Zvečan

town in Kosovo

Zvečan is a town in north of Kosovo, near Kosovska Mitrovica. In 2006, about 16,600 people lived there. The town was first mentioned at the time of border disputes between Serbia and the Byzantine Empire between 1091 and 1094.

Zvečan
Panorama of Zvečan
Panorama of Zvečan
Location of the municipality of Zvečan within Kosovo
Location of the municipality of Zvečan within Kosovo
Coordinates: 42°54′N 20°50′E / 42.900°N 20.833°E / 42.900; 20.833
CountryKosovo
DistrictDistrict of Mitrovica
Settlements36
Government
 • MayorIlir Peci (PDK)
Area
 • Total122 km2 (47 sq mi)
Elevation
461 m (1,512 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total16,650
 • Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38227
Area code+381(0)28
Car plates02
ClimateCfb
Websitekk.rks-gov.net/zvecan

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