Nova Varoš


Nova Varoš is a town and municipality located in the Zlatibor District of southwestern Serbia. The municipality of Nova Varoš has a population of 16,638, while the town of Nova Varoš itself has a population of 8,795 inhabitants.

History

In 1469, Ottoman documents mention the nahija of Barča, as the nahija of Vlach Sjenica. Four decades later, in 1516, the name Skender-pasha Varoš appears, named after its founder Rumelian beyler-bey, Skender-pasha Genoa, who on three occasions was also the Bosnian sanjak-bey. Skender Pasha Varoš, from 1530 begins to be called Nova Varoš.

Geography

Nova Varoš is located in southwest Serbia, the main road that connects the north of the country the Montenegrin coast. It is situated at 1000 meters above sea level, and below the northern slopes of mountain Zlatar. Nova Varoš is located in the Dinaric mountain range. North of town is mountain Murtenica, while the south mountain Zlatar.

Climate

Nova Varoš has an oceanic climate.

Demographics

According to the last official census done in 2011, the Municipality of Nova Varoš has 16,638 inhabitants. Population density on the territory of the municipality is 28.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Ethnic groups

In 1991, the population of the municipality was composed of: Serbs and Montenegrins, Muslims by nationality and others.
In 2002, the population of the municipality was composed of: Serbs , Bosniaks , Muslims by nationality and others. Most of those who in 1991 census declared themselves as Muslims by nationality, in the next census in 2002 declared themselves as Bosniaks, while the smaller number of them still declare themselves as Muslims by nationality.
Ethnic composition of the municipality:
Ethnic groupPopulation%
Serbs14,89989.55%
Bosniaks7884.74%
Muslims5263.16%
Yugoslavs370.22%
Montenegrins310.19%
Others3572.15%
Total16,638

Settlements

Aside from the town of Nova Varoš, the municipality includes the following settlements:
The following table gives a preview of total number of registered people employed in legal entities per their core activity :
ActivityTotal
Agriculture, forestry and fishing61
Mining and quarrying13
Manufacturing817
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply110
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities66
Construction75
Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles356
Transportation and storage253
Accommodation and food services188
Information and communication27
Financial and insurance activities31
Real estate activities-
Professional, scientific and technical activities59
Administrative and support service activities17
Public administration and defense; compulsory social security288
Education220
Human health and social work activities190
Arts, entertainment and recreation54
Other service activities35
Individual agricultural workers151
Total3,010

Culture

Notable people