Statistical regions of Montenegro

Statistical regions of Montenegro are defined, as of 2011, by the Montenegrin Regional Development Law (Zakon o regionalnom razvoju). The regions, as defined by law, roughly correspond to the informal and colloquial division of Montenegro, often used by the Montenegrin media and citizens.

Regions of Montenegro
Regioni Crne Gore
CategoryStatistical regions
LocationMontenegro
Number3 regions
Populations146,784 (Coastal region) - 279,419 (Central region)
Areas1,591 km2 (Coastal region) – 8,399 km2 (Northern region)
Subdivisions

Regions are not administrative divisions per se; they are used for statistical and analytical purposes, to help create the outline for more uniform economic development of Montenegro. This official definition of the regions of Montenegro is one of many definitions that are in everyday use in the country. However, this division into three regions is most widespread:

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