Batočina (Serbian: Баточина, pronounced [bâtɔtʃina]) is a town and municipality located in the Šumadija District of central Serbia. According to 2022 census, the population of the town is 5,105, while population of the municipality is 10,162.

Batočina
Баточина (Serbian)
Coat of arms of Batočina
Location of the municipality of Batočina within Serbia
Location of the municipality of Batočina within Serbia
Coordinates: 44°09′N 21°05′E / 44.150°N 21.083°E / 44.150; 21.083
Country Serbia
RegionŠumadija and Western Serbia
DistrictŠumadija
Settlements11
Government
 • MayorDejan Aranđelović (SNS)
Area
 • Municipality136 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
111 m (364 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[2]
 • Town
5,105
 • Municipality
10,162
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
34227
Area code+381(0)34
Car platesKG
Websitewww.opstinabatocina.org.rs

Settlements

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Aside from the town of Batočina, the municipality includes the following settlements:

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
194812,003—    
195312,309+0.50%
196112,455+0.15%
197112,459+0.00%
198113,452+0.77%
199113,459+0.01%
200212,220−0.87%
201111,760−0.43%
202210,162−1.32%
Source: [3]

Economy

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The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017):[4]

Activity Total
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 3
Mining 40
Processing industry 981
Distribution of power, gas and water 27
Distribution of water and water waste management 94
Construction 45
Wholesale and retail, repair 414
Traffic, storage and communication 81
Hotels and restaurants 33
Media and telecommunications 27
Finance and insurance 19
Property stock and charter 5
Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities 30
Administrative and other services 37
Administration and social assurance 117
Education 156
Healthcare and social work 105
Art, leisure and recreation 24
Other services 28
Total 2,266

References

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  1. ^ "Municipalities of Serbia, 2006". Statistical Office of Serbia. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  2. ^ "Census 2022: Total population, by municipalities and cities". popis2022.stat.gov.rs.
  3. ^ "2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia" (PDF). stat.gov.rs. Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  4. ^ "ОПШТИНЕ И РЕГИОНИ У РЕПУБЛИЦИ СРБИЈИ, 2018" (PDF). stat.gov.rs (in Serbian). Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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