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Pčinja District

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A striking natural rock formation known as 'Vražji kamen' in Serbia.

The Pčinja District (Serbian: Пчињски округ, romanized: Pčinjski okrug, pronounced ) is one of the administrative districts of Serbia. It is found in the southernmost part of the country and had a population of 193,802 people according to the 2022 census. The main city and administrative center of the Pčinja District is Vranje, which plays an important role in the area. This district is part of what makes Serbia a diverse and interesting country to learn about.

History

The Pčinja District, like other areas in Serbia, was set up as an official region in 1992. This happened when the leaders of Serbia made a special rule to organize the country into different areas for better management.

Cities and municipalities

The Pčinja District includes one city and seven municipalities. These are:

Demographics

The Pčinja District is a part of Serbia and is the southernmost area of the country. According to the 2022 census, it is home to 193,802 people.

There are three main towns in the district with more than 10,000 people each: Vranje, Preševo, and Bujanovac.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1948209,232—    
1953220,910+5.6%
1961222,520+0.7%
1971230,373+3.5%
1981238,753+3.6%
1991243,529+2.0%
2002227,690−6.5%
2011[a]159,081−30.1%
2021193,802+21.8%
Source:
EthnicityPopulationShare
Serbs112,01157.8%
Albanians56,83429.3%
Roma10,8775.6%
Bulgarians4,9702.5%
Others1,7110.9%
Undeclared/Unknown8,1024.2%

Images

A traditional Turkish bath (hamam) building in Vranje, showcasing local architecture and cultural heritage.
A beautiful historic monastery nestled in the hills along the Pčinja River.
A photograph of Kuća Bore Stanković, a notable building.
A beautiful church in the village of Izvor, Serbia, known as the Church of Holy Trinity.
The Trinity Cathedral in Vranje, Serbia, is a beautiful historic church with impressive architecture.
The eastern wall of Markovo Kale Fortress in Vranje, Serbia – a historic stone structure part of an old defensive fortress.
A beautiful mosque in Preševo, Serbia.
Historic Pašin konak building in Vranje, Serbia, now part of the National Museum.
A historic monument in the city of Vranje.
A scenic view of the Lisinska River valley in Serbia.
A beautiful gate featuring a bell tower in Stubal, near Vladičin Han.
A beautiful view of Vlasina Lake and its surrounding landscape in Serbia.
People celebrating a traditional Serbian cultural event wearing folk costumes and headscarves.
The courthouse building in Vranje, Serbia.

Related articles

Vranje
Serbian language
Romanization of Serbian
Serbia
Bujanovac
Preševo

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