Ljubovija (Serbian Cyrillic: Љубовија, pronounced [ʎubǒʋija]) is a small town and municipality located in the Mačva District of western Serbia. As of 2022, the population of the municipality is 12,168 inhabitants.

Ljubovija
Љубовија (Serbian)
Ljubovija
Coat of arms of Ljubovija
Location of the municipality of Ljubovija within Serbia
Location of the municipality of Ljubovija within Serbia
Coordinates: 44°11′N 19°23′E / 44.183°N 19.383°E / 44.183; 19.383
Country Serbia
RegionŠumadija and Western Serbia
DistrictMačva
Settlements27
Government
 • MayorMilan Jovanović (SNS)
Area
 • Town3.73 km2 (1.44 sq mi)
 • Municipality356 km2 (137 sq mi)
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[2]
 • Town
3,958
 • Town density1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
 • Municipality
12,168
 • Municipality density34/km2 (89/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
15320
Area code+381(0)15
Car platesLO
Websitewww.ljubovija.rs

Settlements

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Aside from the town of Ljubovija, the municipality includes the following settlements:

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
194824,448—    
195325,541+0.88%
196125,009−0.26%
197121,689−1.41%
198119,890−0.86%
199118,391−0.78%
200217,052−0.68%
201114,469−1.81%
202212,168−1.56%
Source: [3]

According to the 2022 census results, the municipality of Ljubovija has 12,168 inhabitants.

Ethnic groups

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The ethnic composition of the municipality:[4]

Ethnic group Population %
Serbs 11,389 93.60%
Roma 162 1.33%
Russians 4 0.03%
Croats 4 0.03%
Montenegrins 8 0.02%
Others/Undeclared/Unknown 606 4.98%
Total 12,168

Economy

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The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017):[5]

Activity Total
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 26
Mining 314
Processing industry 712
Distribution of power, gas and water 25
Distribution of water and water waste management 22
Construction 180
Wholesale and retail, repair 348
Traffic, storage and communication 154
Hotels and restaurants 68
Media and telecommunications 25
Finance and insurance 18
Property stock and charter 21
Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities 81
Administrative and other services 4
Administration and social assurance 232
Education 195
Healthcare and social work 149
Art, leisure and recreation 21
Other services 50
Total 2,647

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Municipalities of Serbia, 2006". Statistical Office of Serbia. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  2. ^ "2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia: Comparative Overview of the Number of Population in 1948, 1953, 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2002 and 2011, Data by settlements" (PDF). Statistical Office of Republic Of Serbia, Belgrade. 2014. ISBN 978-86-6161-109-4. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  3. ^ "2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia". Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Population by ethnicity and sex, by municipalities and cities" (PDF). stat.gov.rs. Statistical Office of Serbia. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  5. ^ "ОПШТИНЕ И РЕГИОНИ У РЕПУБЛИЦИ СРБИЈИ, 2018" (PDF). stat.gov.rs (in Serbian). Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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