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'''Kotor Municipality''' ([[Montenegrin language|Montenegrin]] and [[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Opština Kotor / Општина Котор) is one of the [[municipalities of Montenegro]]. Its administrative center is [[Kotor]]. This municipality is located in the southwest part of [[Montenegro]], and includes 56 recognized settlements<ref>http://www.monstat.org/eng/page.php?id=395&pageid=57 Census 2011 data - Settlements, Statistical Office of Montenegro</ref> as well as the innermost portion of the [[Bay of Kotor]].
'''Kotor Municipality''' ([[Montenegrin language|Montenegrin]] and [[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Opština Kotor / Општина Котор) is one of the [[municipalities of Montenegro]]. Its administrative center is [[Kotor]]. This municipality is located in the southwestern part of [[Montenegro]], and includes 56 recognized settlements,<ref>http://www.monstat.org/eng/page.php?id=395&pageid=57 Census 2011 data - Settlements, Statistical Office of Montenegro</ref> as well as the innermost portion of the [[Bay of Kotor]].


==Location and tourism==
==Location and tourism==
Kotor municipality is located on the [[Bay of Kotor]] region on the Adriatic coast, surrounding the town of [[Kotor]] in southwestern [[Montenegro]]. Kotor is connected to the [[Adriatic Highway]] and the rest of the coast and inland Montenegro by [[Vrmac Tunnel]]. Inland is reachable by detouring from Adriatic highway at [[Budva]] or [[Sutomore]] (through [[Sozina tunnel]]). There is also a historic road connecting Kotor with [[Cetinje]], which has views of Kotor bay. Since the early 2000s Kotor has seen an increase in tourists,<ref>World Travel and Tourism Council</ref> many of them coming by [[cruise ship]]. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of the Gulf of Kotor and by the old town of Kotor. Kotor is part of the [[World Heritage Site]] dubbed the [[Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor]]. Municipality is home to numerous sights, such as the [[Cathedral of Saint Tryphon]] in the old town (built in 1166), and the ancient walls which stretch for {{convert|4.5|km|0|abbr=on}} directly above the city. Sveti Đorđe and Gospa od Škrpijela islets off the coast of [[Perast]] are also among the tourism destinations in the vicinity of Kotor. The best known settlements along the Kotor municipality are municipal seat Kotor, [[Risan]], [[Radanovići, Kotor|Radanovići]], [[Škaljari]], [[Perast]], [[Dobrota]] and [[Prčanj]].
The Kotor municipality is located on the [[Bay of Kotor]] region on the [[Adriatic Sea|Adriatic coast]], surrounding the town of [[Kotor]] in southwestern [[Montenegro]]. Kotor is connected to the [[Adriatic Highway]] and the rest of the coast and inland Montenegro by the [[Vrmac Tunnel]]. The inland is reachable by detouring from the Adriatic highway in [[Budva]] or [[Sutomore]] (through the [[Sozina Tunnel|Sozina tunnel]]). There is also a historic road connecting Kotor to [[Cetinje]], which has views of the Kotor Bay. Since the early 2000s Kotor has seen an increase in tourists,<ref>World Travel and Tourism Council</ref> many of them coming by [[cruise ship]]. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of the Gulf of Kotor and by the old town of Kotor. Kotor is part of the [[World Heritage Site]] dubbed the [[Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor]]. The municipality is home to numerous sights, such as the [[Kotor Cathedral|Cathedral of Saint Tryphon]] in the old town (built in 1166), and the ancient walls which stretch for {{convert|4.5|km|0|abbr=on}} directly above the town. Sveti Đorđe and Gospa od Škrpijela islets off the coast of [[Perast]] are also among the tourist destinations in the vicinity of Kotor. The best known settlements along the Kotor municipality are the municipal seat Kotor, [[Risan]], [[Radanovići, Kotor|Radanovići]], [[Škaljari]], [[Perast]], [[Dobrota]] and [[Prčanj]].


==Local administration==
==Local administration==
The municipal parliament consists of 33 deputies elected directly for a five-year term. Following the last local election held on 30 Avgust 2020, the ruling DPS lost its absolute majority, the new local government being formed by a coalition of opposition parties.
The municipal parliament consists of 33 deputies elected directly for a five-year term. Following the last local election held on 30 August 2020, the ruling DPS lost its absolute majority, the new local government being formed by a coalition of opposition parties.
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The 2011 census recorded a total population of 22,601.<ref>http://www.monstat.org/userfiles/file/popis2011/saopstenje/saopstenje%281%29.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> The inhabitants included [[Montenegrins (ethnic group)|Montenegrins]], numbering 11,047 (48.88%); [[Serbs]], numbering 6,910 (30.57%); [[Croats]], numbering 1,553 (6.87%); with the rest belonging to other ethnic groups (1,145, 5.07%) or opting undeclared (1,946, 8.61%). By language, 38.46% spoke [[Montenegrin language|Montenegrin]], while 42.37% spoke [[Serbian language|Serbian]]. Major religious affiliations included [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodoxy]] (78.02%) and [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism]] (11.76%).
The 2011 census recorded a total population of 22,601.<ref>http://www.monstat.org/userfiles/file/popis2011/saopstenje/saopstenje%281%29.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> The inhabitants included [[Montenegrins]], numbering 11,047 (48.88%); [[Serbs of Montenegro|Serbs]], numbering 6,910 (30.57%); [[Croats of Montenegro|Croats]], numbering 1,553 (6.87%); with the rest belonging to other ethnic groups (1,145, 5.07%) or opting undeclared (1,946, 8.61%). By language, 38.46% spoke [[Montenegrin language|Montenegrin]], while 42.37% spoke [[Serbian language|Serbian]]. Major religious affiliations included [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodoxy]] (78.02%) and [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism]] (11.76%).


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:20090719 Crkva Gospa od Zdravlja Kotor Bay Montenegro.jpg|Town of [[Kotor]]
File:20090719 Crkva Gospa od Zdravlja Kotor Bay Montenegro.jpg|Town of [[Kotor]]
File:Widok na Perast z zachodu 01.JPG|Town of [[Perast]]
File:Widok na Perast z zachodu 01.JPG|Town of [[Perast]]

Revision as of 06:56, 19 May 2024

Kotor Municipality
Opština Kotor
Општина Котор
Municipality
Coat of arms of Kotor Municipality
Coat of arms
Kotor Municipality in Montenegro
Kotor Municipality in Montenegro
CountryMontenegro
SeatKotor
Area
[1]
 • Total335 km2 (129 sq mi)
Population
 • Total22,601
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Area code+382 32
Vehicle registrationKO
Websitewww.kotor.me

Kotor Municipality (Montenegrin and Serbian: Opština Kotor / Општина Котор) is one of the municipalities of Montenegro. Its administrative center is Kotor. This municipality is located in the southwestern part of Montenegro, and includes 56 recognized settlements,[2] as well as the innermost portion of the Bay of Kotor.

Location and tourism

The Kotor municipality is located on the Bay of Kotor region on the Adriatic coast, surrounding the town of Kotor in southwestern Montenegro. Kotor is connected to the Adriatic Highway and the rest of the coast and inland Montenegro by the Vrmac Tunnel. The inland is reachable by detouring from the Adriatic highway in Budva or Sutomore (through the Sozina tunnel). There is also a historic road connecting Kotor to Cetinje, which has views of the Kotor Bay. Since the early 2000s Kotor has seen an increase in tourists,[3] many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of the Gulf of Kotor and by the old town of Kotor. Kotor is part of the World Heritage Site dubbed the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor. The municipality is home to numerous sights, such as the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in the old town (built in 1166), and the ancient walls which stretch for 4.5 km (3 mi) directly above the town. Sveti Đorđe and Gospa od Škrpijela islets off the coast of Perast are also among the tourist destinations in the vicinity of Kotor. The best known settlements along the Kotor municipality are the municipal seat Kotor, Risan, Radanovići, Škaljari, Perast, Dobrota and Prčanj.

Local administration

The municipal parliament consists of 33 deputies elected directly for a five-year term. Following the last local election held on 30 August 2020, the ruling DPS lost its absolute majority, the new local government being formed by a coalition of opposition parties.

Party Seats[4] Gov't.
DPS 12 No
DCG 9 Yes
DF - SNP 7 No
SDP 1 No
SD 1 No
LP 1 No
URA 1 Yes
HGI 1 No

Demographics

The 2011 census recorded a total population of 22,601.[5] The inhabitants included Montenegrins, numbering 11,047 (48.88%); Serbs, numbering 6,910 (30.57%); Croats, numbering 1,553 (6.87%); with the rest belonging to other ethnic groups (1,145, 5.07%) or opting undeclared (1,946, 8.61%). By language, 38.46% spoke Montenegrin, while 42.37% spoke Serbian. Major religious affiliations included Eastern Orthodoxy (78.02%) and Roman Catholicism (11.76%).

References

  1. ^ http://database.uom.me/municipal_profile_en.aspx?ID=59
  2. ^ http://www.monstat.org/eng/page.php?id=395&pageid=57 Census 2011 data - Settlements, Statistical Office of Montenegro
  3. ^ World Travel and Tourism Council
  4. ^ "Info" (PDF). kotor.me. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  5. ^ http://www.monstat.org/userfiles/file/popis2011/saopstenje/saopstenje%281%29.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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