Šušanj (Montenegrin: Шушањ, pronounced [ʃûːʃaɲ]) is a small town in the municipality of Bar, Montenegro. A 2011 census put the population at 2,630.[1]

Šušanj
Шушањ
Town
View of Šušanj from beach promenade.
View of Šušanj from beach promenade.
Šušanj is located in Montenegro
Šušanj
Šušanj
Location within Montenegro
Coordinates: 42°06′34″N 19°05′11″E / 42.10944°N 19.08639°E / 42.10944; 19.08639
Country Montenegro
Municipality Bar
Elevation
151 ft (46 m)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,630
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+382 30
Car platesBR

Overview

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The town is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea between Sutomore and Bar. The settlement is actually a suburban area of Bar, adjoining it closely from the north side. Šušanj is protected from all sides by the forested slopes of Mount Rumia, so the Adriatic Sea coast in this place warms up much earlier - a lot of sun and little wind attract vacationers here from early spring to late autumn. On the territory of Šušanj, there is the famous Žukotrlica beach, named after the Spanish broom, a plant that the Montenegrins themselves call žukva. It's quite popular because of the nice shade and air quality provided by the pine trees. In summer the town has many tourists staying in local accommodation; bars, restaurants and shops are open throughout the warmer months. The Belgrade–Bar railway passes through the town on its approach to Bar. The town is 1 kilometer away from the Bar and it's connected with a beach promenade.

History

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Just three decades ago, on the site of today's resort, there was a field where local farmers grew Greek and Italian olives. After the expansion of Bar, the inhabitants of Old Pristan settled here, and the rapidly growing town actually became the northern suburb of a large municipality.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 2,630 people. [1]

Population of Šušanj
YearPop.±%
1948 307—    
1953 340+10.7%
1961 580+70.6%
1971 1,328+129.0%
1981 2,520+89.8%
1991 1,324−47.5%
2003 2,212+67.1%
2011 2,630+18.9%
Ethnicity in 2011
Ethnicity Number Percentage
Montenegrins 1,216 46.23%
Serbs 851 32.35%
Bosniaks 163 6.19%
ethnic Muslims 94 3.57%
Albanians 14 0.53%
Russians 51 1.93%
Croats 20 0.76%
Macedonians 13 0.49%
Romani 20 0.76%
Yugoslavs 8 0.30%
Undeclared 132 5.01%
Unknown 8 0.36%
Others 26 0.98%
Total 2,630 100%

References

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