Vranjska Banja
The municipality has a population of 9,580 inhabitants, while the urban area has 5,347 inhabitants.
History
There are many excavations of early Byzantine fortresses in the region, all abandoned in the 6th and 7th century when the Slavs permanently settled in the area.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 12,895 | — |
| 1953 | 13,104 | +0.32% |
| 1961 | 13,153 | +0.05% |
| 1971 | 13,730 | +0.43% |
| 1981 | 12,830 | −0.68% |
| 1991 | 11,972 | −0.69% |
| 2002 | 11,049 | −0.73% |
| 2011 | 9,580 | −1.57% |
| 2022 | 7,538 | −2.16% |
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Spa
The Vranjska Banja resort thermal spring, with discharge temperatures of 96°C (205°F), are the hottest geothermal spring in Serbia. The spa water contains high levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and has positive effects on illnesses related to rheumatism, skin conditions, neurological problems and others. Vranjska Banja offers short tours to nearby cities like Vranje, Vladičin Han, Surdulica and the Vlasina Lake. It is situated close to the main railroad, connecting Belgrade and Athens.
See also
References
- ^ "Насеља општине Врањска Бања" (PDF). stat.gov.rs (in Serbian). Statistical Office of Serbia. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ Попис становништва, домаћинстава и станова 2011. у Републици Србији or 2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia (in Serbian). Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. 2012. ISBN 978-86-6161-023-3.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Reservoir Capital Corp.: 20MW Potential Estimated for the Vranjska Banja Geothermal Project". 23 January 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
Further reading
- Спасић, Н. "Врањска Бања." (2005).
External links
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