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|official_name = Шековићи
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| website = {{url|http://www.opstina-sekovici.com}}
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|other_name = Šekovići
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| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
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| leader_name = Momir Ristić ([[:bs:Savez nezavisnih socijaldemokrata|(Bosnia and Herzegovina) SNSD]]) [http://www.izbori.ba/documents/Rezultati%20izbora%202004/Utvrdjeni/2004NacelniciRS.pdf]
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'''Šekovići''' ({{lang-sr-cyrl|Шековићи}}) is a town and municipality located in northeastern [[Republika Srpska]], an entity of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. As of 2013, it has a population of 6,761 inhabitants.
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leader_name = Momir Ristić ([[:bs:Savez nezavisnih socijaldemokrata|(Bosnia and Herzegovina) SNSD]]) [http://www.izbori.ba/documents/Rezultati%20izbora%202004/Utvrdjeni/2004NacelniciRS.pdf]

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==History==
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From Romans till this day major roads were cutting Šekovići region. These roads connected regions East of Drina River with Central Bosnia. Šekovići got its name by one portion of its inhabitants from Šekovina in [[Herzegovina]], who immigrated to this region end of 17th century. Until end of 17th century Sekovici was well-inhabited area, till army invasions and different diseases cut down population of Šekovići and almost wiped out first people living in Šekovići. Soon after that the new inhabitants from Herzegovina settled in Šekovići and they make up most of today’s populations. One of the first settlers beginning XVII left Šekovići, Ilija Birčanin, Hadži Milentije and Prote Matije Nenadović. Because of the family and other ties through the monastery this region had strong military cooperation with Serbia during the [[First Serbian Uprising]]. Ivan Groznog mother Jelica Jakšić Glinska is from Šekovići and because of Monastery Papraća and Russian Czar Palace had a good relationship. Monastery Lovnica and Papraca in past were significant cultural and freedom centers. From the 16th century these two monastery have ties with Russia, and monasteries in [[Serbia]], [[Poland]] and [[Vlachs]]. Šekovići have special places in NOB (Serbian: Narodno Oslobodilacka Borba, English:Peoples Freedom Fight), they belong to one of the first uprising regions in [[Yugoslavia]]. In Šekovići were formed Prva Bircanslka Brigada (First Birac Brigate), Sesta Istocnobosanska Brigada (Sixst Estern Bosnian Brigate) and Prva Pionirska Divizija ( First Pionir Division). In 1943, Sekovici was the military, political and cultural center for eastern Bosnia, according to author Rudi Petovara. Inside of it was the highest military and political leadership for Eastern Bosnia.
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'''Šekovići''' ({{lang-sr-cyrl|Шековићи}}) is a town and municipality located in northeastern [[Republika Srpska]], an entity of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. For the most part it is equal with territory “Donjeg Birča” (Lower Birča) and has an area of {{convert|202|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}, which represents 0.365% of BiH territory which is {{convert|51209.2|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}, or 0.806% of Republika Srpska which is {{convert|25035|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}. The main economic activity is [[logging]]. The land area is {{convert|195|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

===1971===
===Ethnic groups===
;1971
10,570 total
10,570 total
*[[Serbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Serbs]] - 10,241 (96.88%)
*[[Serbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Serbs]] - 10,241 (96.88%)
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*others - 35 (0.36%)
*others - 35 (0.36%)


===1991===
;1991
According to the 1991 census the municipality had a population of 9,639, including:
According to the 1991 census the municipality had a population of 9,639, including:
*Serbs (94.26%)
*Serbs (94.26%)
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The town itself had a population of 4,323 with 97% Serbs and 3% others. Most of the Bosniak population lived in the village of Papraća.
The town itself had a population of 4,323 with 97% Serbs and 3% others. Most of the Bosniak population lived in the village of Papraća.


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===Demographic 2013 Census ===
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Page text.<ref>[http://www.popis.gov.ba/popis2013/knjige.php?id=0 Link text], additional text.</ref>
Page text.<ref>[http://www.popis.gov.ba/popis2013/knjige.php?id=0 Link text], additional text.</ref>

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==History==

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From Romans till this day major roads were cutting Šekovići region. These roads connected regions East of Drina River with Central Bosnia. Šekovići got its name by one portion of its inhabitants from Šekovina in [[Herzegovina]], who immigrated to this region end of 17th century. Until end of 17th century Sekovici was well-inhabited area, till army invasions and different diseases cut down population of Šekovići and almost wiped out first people living in Šekovići. Soon after that the new inhabitants from Herzegovina settled in Šekovići and they make up most of today’s populations. One of the first settlers beginning XVII left Šekovići, Ilija Birčanin, Hadži Milentije and Prote Matije Nenadović. Because of the family and other ties through the monastery this region had strong military cooperation with Serbia during the [[First Serbian Uprising]]. Ivan Groznog mother Jelica Jakšić Glinska is from Šekovići and because of Monastery Papraća and Russian Czar Palace had a good relationship. Monastery Lovnica and Papraca in past were significant cultural and freedom centers. From the 16th century these two monastery have ties with Russia, and monasteries in [[Serbia]], [[Poland]] and [[Vlachs]]. Šekovići have special places in NOB (Serbian: Narodno Oslobodilacka Borba, English:Peoples Freedom Fight), they belong to one of the first uprising regions in [[Yugoslavia]]. In Šekovići were formed Prva Bircanslka Brigada (First Birac Brigate), Sesta Istocnobosanska Brigada (Sixst Estern Bosnian Brigate) and Prva Pionirska Divizija ( First Pionir Division). In 1943, Sekovici was the military, political and cultural center for eastern Bosnia, according to author Rudi Petovara. Inside of it was the highest military and political leadership for Eastern Bosnia.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Municipalities of Republika Srpska]]
* [[Municipalities of Republika Srpska]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat|Šekovići}}
{{commonscat|Šekovići}}
*[http://www.opstina-sekovici.com/ Official website in Serbian]
* [http://www.opstina-sekovici.com/ Official website in Serbian]
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Revision as of 13:15, 20 June 2018

Шековићи
Šekovići
Town and municipality
Coat of arms of Шековићи
Coat of arms
Location of Šekovići within Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location of Šekovići within Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates: 44°18′N 18°51′E / 44.300°N 18.850°E / 44.300; 18.850
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
EntityRepublika Srpska
Government
 • MayorMomir Ristić ((Bosnia and Herzegovina) SNSD) [1]
Area
 • Total
237.2 km2 (91.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2013 census)
 • Total
6,761
 • Density29/km2 (74/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code56
Websitewww.opstina-sekovici.com

Šekovići (Serbian Cyrillic: Шековићи) is a town and municipality located in northeastern Republika Srpska, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, it has a population of 6,761 inhabitants.

History

From Romans till this day major roads were cutting Šekovići region. These roads connected regions East of Drina River with Central Bosnia. Šekovići got its name by one portion of its inhabitants from Šekovina in Herzegovina, who immigrated to this region end of 17th century. Until end of 17th century Sekovici was well-inhabited area, till army invasions and different diseases cut down population of Šekovići and almost wiped out first people living in Šekovići. Soon after that the new inhabitants from Herzegovina settled in Šekovići and they make up most of today’s populations. One of the first settlers beginning XVII left Šekovići, Ilija Birčanin, Hadži Milentije and Prote Matije Nenadović. Because of the family and other ties through the monastery this region had strong military cooperation with Serbia during the First Serbian Uprising. Ivan Groznog mother Jelica Jakšić Glinska is from Šekovići and because of Monastery Papraća and Russian Czar Palace had a good relationship. Monastery Lovnica and Papraca in past were significant cultural and freedom centers. From the 16th century these two monastery have ties with Russia, and monasteries in Serbia, Poland and Vlachs. Šekovići have special places in NOB (Serbian: Narodno Oslobodilacka Borba, English:Peoples Freedom Fight), they belong to one of the first uprising regions in Yugoslavia. In Šekovići were formed Prva Bircanslka Brigada (First Birac Brigate), Sesta Istocnobosanska Brigada (Sixst Estern Bosnian Brigate) and Prva Pionirska Divizija ( First Pionir Division). In 1943, Sekovici was the military, political and cultural center for eastern Bosnia, according to author Rudi Petovara. Inside of it was the highest military and political leadership for Eastern Bosnia.

Demographics

Ethnic groups

1971

10,570 total

1991

According to the 1991 census the municipality had a population of 9,639, including:

  • Serbs (94.26%)
  • Bosniaks (3.40%)
  • others (2.34%)

The town itself had a population of 4,323 with 97% Serbs and 3% others. Most of the Bosniak population lived in the village of Papraća.

2013
Municipality Nationality
Total
Bosniaks
%
Croats
%
Serbs
%
Šekovići
107
1.58
8
0.11
6,618
97.88
6,761

Page text.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Link text, additional text.
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