Doljevac


Doljevac is a small town and municipality located in the Nišava District of the southern Serbia. According to 2022 census, the municipality has 15,837 inhabitants, while the town has 1,494.
The remains of the medieval Koprijan fortress are located on the hill above the town, and protected as a cultural monument of great importance.

Geography

Doljevac borders Merošina municipality and City of Niš in the north, Gadžin Han in the east, Leskovac in the south, and Žitorađa municipality in the west.

Demographics

According to the census done in 2011, the municipality of Doljevac had 18,463 inhabitants.

Ethnic groups

The ethnic composition of the municipality:
Ethnic groupPopulation%
Serbs17,00892.12%
Roma2186.60%
Macedonians170.09%
Montenegrins80.04%
Croats80.04%
Yugoslavs50.03%
Russians50.03%
Romanians40.02%
Others1301.03%
Total18,463

Economy

The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity :
ActivityTotal
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4
Mining26
Processing industry3,466
Distribution of power, gas and water8
Distribution of water and water waste management4
Construction72
Wholesale and retail, repair439
Traffic, storage and communication127
Hotels and restaurants53
Media and telecommunications5
Finance and insurance6
Property stock and charter-
Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities53
Administrative and other services78
Administration and social assurance121
Education214
Healthcare and social work154
Art, leisure and recreation16
Other services42
Total4,888