Sviloš
Village in Vojvodina, Serbia
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Sviloš (Serbian Cyrillic: Свилош) is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Beočin municipality, in the Vojvodina province. Although, the village is geographically located in Syrmia, it is part of the South Bačka District. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 239 people (2022 census).
Sviloš
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| Coordinates: 45°11′N 19°35′E | |
| Country |  Serbia |
| Province |  Vojvodina |
| Region | Syrmia (Podunavlje) |
| District | South Bačka |
| Municipality | Beočin |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 239 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
History
Following Ottoman retreat from the region, the Lordship of Ilok and Upper Syrmia was established, and the village became part of its domain.[1]
During the Axis occupation in World War II, 116 civilians were killed in Sviloš by fascists.
Historical population
- 1961: 417
- 1971: 419
- 1981: 367
- 1991: 347
- 2002: 362
- 2011: 291
- 2022: 239
