Ćićevac (, ) is a town and municipality located in the Rasina District of central Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the population of the town is 3,902, while the population of the municipality is 7,860.
Geography Ćićevac is located 3 km northeast of the confluence of the West Morava and South Morava, the place where the Great Morava is formed.
History
The history of Ćićevac region dates back to ancient times, as testified by remains of the Roman culture in Stalać.
The area of Mojsinjska Gora (Mojsinjska Mountain) became a refuge for monks from the southern parts of the medieval Serbian Empire, following the Ottoman invasion in 1370s after the Battle of Maritsa. Many sacred objects are left from this era, including cultural monuments of great importance:
St. Nicholas' Church is located in Braljina village and was first mentioned in 1377 St John's Church is located close to the confluence of two Moravas, on the left bank of the West Morava St Mark's Church is the largest church in this area, located on a plateau high in the Mojsinjska Mountain Stalać Fortress near Ćićevac was built for self-defense, with a unique system of ramparts, gates, and towers. Its construction started around 1370, while it was destroyed in 1413 in the battle against the Turks. The battle was described in the Serbian epic poem Smrt vojvode Prijezde (Death of Duke Prijezda).
Coal mine Moravac operated in Ćićevac between 1884-1935. From 1929 to 1941, Ćićevac was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Ćićevac had a population of 9,476 inhabitants.
Ethnic groups The ethnic composition of the municipality: Ethnic group Population%Serbs9,07395.75%Romani1741.84%Macedonians210.22%Montenegrins120.13%Yugoslavs70.07%Croats50.05%Others1841.94%Total9,476
Economy The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017): Activity TotalAgriculture, forestry and fishing35Mining3Processing industry820Distribution of power, gas and water-Distribution of water and water waste management84Construction163Wholesale and retail, repair240Traffic, storage and communication 125Hotels and restaurants104Media and telecommunications13Finance and insurance16Property stock and charter12Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities31Administrative and other services23Administration and social assurance158Education139Healthcare and social work 104Art, leisure and recreation29Other services28Total2,126
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