Sjenica, Mountain town in Sandžak, Serbia
Sjenica stretches across the Sjenica-Pešter plateau at 1,026 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and valleys in southwestern Serbia.
The town first appeared in records from 1253 as a merchant checkpoint where travelers paid customs duties on their way to Dubrovnik.
The population of Sjenica reflects a diverse ethnic composition with Bosniaks representing 77.79 percent, alongside Serbian, Albanian, and other communities.
The town maintains educational facilities including eight elementary schools and two secondary schools, serving approximately 5,000 students in total.
Sjenica experiences some of the lowest temperatures in Europe, with winter records reaching minus 42 degrees Celsius.
Location: Sjenica Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 1,026 m
Website: http://www.sjenica.rs/
Part of: Sandžak
Website: http://sjenica.rs
GPS coordinates: 43.26667,20.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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