Skenderaj
Skenderaj (Albanian definite form: Skënderaji) or Srbica (Serbian Cyrillic: Србица) is a town and municipality located in the Mitrovica District of Kosovo. According to the 2011 census, the town of Skënderaj has 9,372 inhabitants, while the municipality has 50,858 inhabitants.
Skenderaj
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Town and municipality | |
From the top, Skenderaj Town Centre, Xhamia e Skenderajit, Palestra Ilaz Kodra Sports Venue | |
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Skenderaj Skenderaj | |
| Coordinates: 42°44′N 20°47′E | |
| Country | Kosovo |
| District | District of Mitrovica |
| Named for | Skanderbeg |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fadil Nura (PDK) |
| • Rank | 11th in Kosovo |
| • Municipal | 374 km2 (144 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Urban | 9,372 |
| • Municipal | 50,858 |
| • Municipal density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 41000 |
| Area code | +383 28 |
| Vehicle registration | 02 |
| Website | Official site |
It is the largest city in the Drenica geographical region of Kosovo. It is mainly populated by ethnic Albanians. It is claimed to be the poorest city in Kosovo. It is the place where the Kosovo War began in 1998, and to which the most damage was done.
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