Sviloš

Sviloš (Serbian Cyrillic: Свилош) is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Beočin municipality, in the Vojvodina province. Although, the village is geographically located in Syrmia, it is part of the South Bačka District. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 362 people (2002 census).

Sviloš

Свилош (Serbian)
Sviloš
Coordinates: 45°11′N 19°35′E
Country Serbia
Province Vojvodina
RegionSyrmia (Podunavlje)
DistrictSouth Bačka
MunicipalityBeočin
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

History

Map of the Beočin municipality, showing the location of Sviloš

During the Axis occupation in World War II, 116 civilians were killed in Sviloš by fascists.

Historical population

  • 1961: 417
  • 1971: 419
  • 1981: 367
  • 1991: 347

References

  • Miloš Lukić, Putevima slobode - naselja opštine Beočin u ratu i revoluciji, Novi Sad, 1987.
  • Slobodan Ćurčić, Broj stanovnika Vojvodine, Novi Sad, 1996.

See also

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