Aleksandrovac


Aleksandrovac is a town and municipality located in the Rasina District of central Serbia. As of 2011, the town has a population of 6,476 inhabitants, while the municipality has 26,522 inhabitants.

History

From 1929 to 1941, Aleksandrovac was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Aleksandrovac has a population of 26,522 inhabitants.

Ethnic groups

The ethnic composition of the municipality:
Ethnic groupPopulation%
Serbs25,68296.83%
Romani840.32%
Montenegrins230.09%
Macedonians100.04%
Croats80.03%
Bulgarians70.03%
Yugoslavs60.02%
Albanians50.02%
Others3031.14%
Total26,522

Society and culture

The most popular event is Župska berba, which is held annually from 22 September to 25 September. Aleksandrovac is the headquarters of one of the most successful Yugoslav record labels of all time Diskos.
The town has several sports teams among which the most popular are basketball, volleyball and handball team that plays in the top division in Serbia. Also, it is home to FK Župa Aleksandrovac football team.

Economy

The following table gives a preview of total number of registered people employed in legal entities per their core activity :
ActivityTotal
Agriculture, forestry and fishing85
Mining and quarrying2
Manufacturing2,272
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply27
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities111
Construction309
Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles755
Transportation and storage171
Accommodation and food services211
Information and communication42
Financial and insurance activities37
Real estate activities1
Professional, scientific and technical activities151
Administrative and support service activities16
Public administration and defense; compulsory social security261
Education494
Human health and social work activities180
Arts, entertainment and recreation82
Other service activities125
Individual agricultural workers1,101
Total6,433

Notable people