Sviloš () is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Beočin municipality, in the Vojvodina province. Although, the village is geographically located in Syrmia, it is part of the South Bačka District. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 239 people (2022 census).

History

Following Ottoman retreat from the region, the Lordship of Ilok and Upper Syrmia was established, and the village became part of its domain.

During the Axis occupation in World War II, 116 civilians were killed in Sviloš by fascists.

Historical population

1961: 417 1971: 419 1981: 367 1991: 347 2002: 362 2011: 291 2022: 239

References

Miloš Lukić, Putevima slobode - naselja opštine Beočin u ratu i revoluciji, Novi Sad, 1987. Slobodan Ćurčić, Broj stanovnika Vojvodine, Novi Sad, 1996.

See also Church of the Presentation of the Theotokos, Sviloš List of places in Serbia List of cities, towns and villages in Vojvodina