South Serbia Demographics
Facts and figures on the population, ethnic composition and geography of South Serbia
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Map of South Serbia |
Area, all three municipalities - 267 km2
Bujanovac: 461 km2
Presevo: 264 km2
Medvedja: 542 km2
Population (2002 census) - 88,966
Bujanovac: 43,302
Presevo: 35,191
Medvedja: 10,759
Ethnic Composition (2002. census)
Bujanovac: Total 43,302
- Serbs: 14,782 (34.14 per cent)
- Albanians: 23,681 (54.69 per cent)
- Roma: 3,867 (7.25 per cent)
Presevo: Total 35,191
- Albanians: 31,089 (89.1 per cent)
- Serbs: 2984 (8.55 per cent)
- Roma: 1,118 (4.72 per cent)
Medvedja: Total 10,759
- Serbs 7363 (66.57 per cent)
- Albanians 2916 (26.17 per cent)
- Montenegrins 373 (3.46 per cent)
- Roma 107 (1 per cent)
Latest News
Views and Analysis
Guerrilla Monument Dispute Divides Serbia’s Albanians
After Belgrade removed a memorial to ethnic Albanian fighters in Presevo, some locals called for political dialogue but others rejected cooperation with the government.
Background
History and Politics of South Serbia
The South Serbia region, predominantly populated by ethnic Albanians, lies some 350 kilometres south of Serbia`s capital, Belgrade. In contemporary political language, the term “South Serbia” is understood to refer to the territory of three municipalities - Presevo, Bujanovac and Medvedja.
The Economy of South Serbia
A snapshot of South Serbia's business and industry
Education and Culture in South Serbia
Resources and institutions of South Serbia
South Serbia Demographics
Facts and figures on the population, ethnic composition and geography of South Serbia
Key Figures in South Serbia
Profiles of main political leaders in South Serbia
Key Political Parties in South Serbia
Profiles of main political parties in South Serbia
In Pictures
In Pictures: The People of South Serbia
Snapshots of ordinary life in South Serbia show the people of Bujanovac and Presevo, and give a brief look at the symbols of the region.
Documentaries
Presevo, the Internet Town on the Serbian Margins
If you meet someone who has a computer, a good car, a new house but no job, he just might be living in Presevo.
Novi Pazar Teetering on Brink of Economic Abyss
From economic miracle to economic disaster
This is a story about Novi Pazar, a town which in the last two decades has gone from booming regional centre to the edge of poverty.
