Kolašin

Kolašin
Population	2,989
Area code	81
Website	www.kolasin.cg.yu/

Kolašin (Cyrillic: Колашин) is a town in northern Montenegro. It has a population of 2,989 (2003 census).

Kolašin is the centre of Kolašin municipality (population 9,949) and unofficial centre of Morača region, named after Morača River.

History

It was founded by Turks in the 17th century.

Population

Kolašin is administrative centre of Kolašin municipality, which in 2003 had a population of 9,949. The town of Kolašin itself has 2,989 citizens.

Population of Kolašin:

• March 03, 1981 - 2,439
• March 03, 1991 - 2,807
• November 1, 2003 - 2,989

Ethnic groups (1991 census):

• Montenegrins (93.16%)
• Serbs (4.34%)

Ethnic groups (2003 census):

• Montenegrins (50.35%)
• Serbs (44.60%)

Tourism

Kolašin is one of the centres of Montenegro's mountain tourism. Although Žabljak is considered more attractive destination, Kolašin has the advantage of being easily accesible by road and rail.

Kolašin is located on the foot of Bjelasica and Sinjajevina mountains, which offer great conditions for skiing. Because of Kolašin's altitude (954 m), the town is considered an air spa.

Biogradska Gora national park is in the town's vincinity, and is considered a premium tourist attraction.

The developement of Kolašin as a tourist destination is bolstered by opening of Bianca Resort & Spa, a luxury resort in town's center.

Transport

Kolašin is connected with rest of Montenegro by two-laned motorways. It is situated on the main road connecting Montenegro's coast and Podgorica with northern Montenegro and Serbia (E65, E80).

Kolašin is also a station on Belgrade - Bar railway.

Podgorica Airport is 80 km away, and has regular flights to mayor European destinations.

External links

• Kolašin municipality (Serbian only)