Boljevac


Boljevac is a town and municipality located in the Zaječar District of the eastern Serbia. According to 2011 census, the population of the town is 3,332, while population of the municipality is 12,865.

History

From 1929 to 1941, Boljevac was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
In 2010, the Commission on Concealed Mass Graves in Serbia discovered a mass grave of people killed by Yugoslav Partisans during World War II in the settlement of Zmijanac. Partisan troops took over the municipality in October 1944. They subsequently executed over 40 locals, including a priest of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Settlements

Aside from the town of Boljevac, the municipality of consists of the following villages:

Demographics

As of 2011, the municipality has 12,865 inhabitants. Of those, there are 10,504 Serbs, 4,162 Vlachs/Romanians, 229 Romani and other.

Economy

The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity :
ActivityTotal
Agriculture, forestry and fishing128
Mining260
Processing industry372
Distribution of power, gas and water22
Distribution of water and water waste management26
Construction45
Wholesale and retail, repair244
Traffic, storage and communication69
Hotels and restaurants38
Media and telecommunications20
Finance and insurance21
Property stock and charter-
Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities24
Administrative and other services28
Administration and social assurance153
Education175
Healthcare and social work116
Art, leisure and recreation8
Other services22
Total1,774

Twin cities