Čantavir


Čantavir is a village located in the administrative area of the City of Subotica, in the North Bačka District, Vojvodina, Serbia. It has a population of 5,545 inhabitants and is the largest village with Hungarian ethnic majority in the country.

Demographics

Historical population

  • 1921: 8,969
  • 1931: 11,287
  • 1948: 9,397
  • 1953: 9,262
  • 1961: 9,341
  • 1971: 9,085
  • 1981: 8,596
  • 1991: 7,940
  • 2002: 7,178
  • 2011: 6,951
  • 2022: 5,545

Ethnic groups

According to data from the 2022 census, ethnic groups in the village include:

School and culture

There is an elementary school in Čantavir. From 1996 "Primavera" became a mixed voice chamber choir "Musica Viva". They have tried to bring live music to the hearts of their audience at concerts, festivals and other events. On their programme there are numerous compositions from all areas of musical history.

People

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