Ćićevac
Town and municipality in Šumadija and Western Serbia, Serbia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ćićevac (Serbian Cyrillic: Ћићевац, pronounced [tɕîtɕeʋats]) is a town and municipality located in the Rasina District of central Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the population of the town is 3,902, while the population of the municipality is 7,860.
Ćićevac
| |
|---|---|
Town and municipality | |
 From top: Great Morava near Ćićevac, Town square in Ćićevac | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location of the municipality of Ćićevac within Serbia | |
| Coordinates: 43°43′N 21°27′E | |
| Country |  Serbia |
| Region | Šumadija and Western Serbia |
| District | Rasina |
| Settlements | 10 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mirjana Krkić (SNS) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 124 km2 (48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (2022 census)[2] | |
| • Town | 3,902 |
| • Municipality | 7,860 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 37210 |
| Area code | +381(0)37 |
| Car plates | KŠ |
| Website | www |
Geography
Ćićevac is located 3 km northeast of the confluence of the West Morava and South Morava, the place where the Great Morava is formed.[3]
History
The history of Ćićevac region dates back to ancient times, as testified by remains of the Roman culture in Stalać.[4]
The area of Mojsinjska Gora (Mojsinjska Mountain) became a refuge for monks from the southern parts of the medieval Serbian Empire, following the Ottoman invasion in 1370s after the Battle of Maritsa.[4][5] Many sacred objects are left from this era, including cultural monuments of great importance:
- St. Nicholas' Church is located in Braljina village and was first mentioned in 1377[6]
- St John's Church is located close to the confluence of two Moravas, on the left bank of the West Morava[7]
- St Mark's Church is the largest church in this area, located on a plateau high in the Mojsinjska Mountain[8]
Stalać Fortress near Ćićevac was built for self-defense, with a unique system of ramparts, gates, and towers. Its construction started around 1370, while it was destroyed in 1413 in the battle against the Turks.[4] The battle was described in the Serbian epic poem Smrt vojvode Prijezde (Death of Duke Prijezda).[9]
Coal mine Moravac operated in Ćićevac between 1884-1935.[4] From 1929 to 1941, Ćićevac was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 11,762 | — |
| 1953 | 12,366 | +1.01% |
| 1961 | 12,709 | +0.34% |
| 1971 | 12,359 | −0.28% |
| 1981 | 12,568 | +0.17% |
| 1991 | 11,757 | −0.66% |
| 2002 | 10,755 | −0.81% |
| 2011 | 9,467 | −1.41% |
| 2022 | 7,860 | −1.68% |
| Source: [10] | ||
According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Ćićevac had a population of 9,476 inhabitants.
Ethnic groups
The ethnic composition of the municipality:[11]
| Ethnic group | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Serbs | 9,073 | 95.75% |
| Romani | 174 | 1.84% |
| Macedonians | 21 | 0.22% |
| Montenegrins | 12 | 0.13% |
| Yugoslavs | 7 | 0.07% |
| Croats | 5 | 0.05% |
| Others | 184 | 1.94% |
| Total | 9,476 |
Economy
The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017):[12]
| Activity | Total |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 35 |
| Mining | 3 |
| Processing industry | 820 |
| Distribution of power, gas and water | - |
| Distribution of water and water waste management | 84 |
| Construction | 163 |
| Wholesale and retail, repair | 240 |
| Traffic, storage and communication | 125 |
| Hotels and restaurants | 104 |
| Media and telecommunications | 13 |
| Finance and insurance | 16 |
| Property stock and charter | 12 |
| Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities | 31 |
| Administrative and other services | 23 |
| Administration and social assurance | 158 |
| Education | 139 |
| Healthcare and social work | 104 |
| Art, leisure and recreation | 29 |
| Other services | 28 |
| Total | 2,126 |
