Ćićevac (Ћићевац, ) is a town and municipality located in the Rasina District of central Serbia. According to 2022 census, the population of the town is 3,902, while the population of the municipality is 7,860.

Geography

Ćićevac is located 3 km northeast of the confluence of West Morava and South Morava, the place where Great Morava is formed.

History

The history of Ćićevac region dates back to ancient times, as testified by remains of the Roman culture in Stalać. The area of Mojsinjska Gora (Mojsinjska Mountain) became a refuge for monks from the southern parts of the medieval Serbian Empire, following the Ottoman invasion in 1370s after the Battle of Maritsa. Many sacred objects are left from this era, including cultural monuments of great importance: Stalać Fortress near Ćićevac was built for self-defense, with a unique system of ramparts, gates, and towers. Its construction started around 1370, while it was destroyed in 1413 in the battle against the Turks. The battle was described in the Serbian epic poem Smrt vojvode Prijezde (Death of Duke Prijezda). Coal mine Moravac operated in Ćićevac between 1884-1935. From 1929 to 1941, Ćićevac was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Ćićevac had a population of 9,476 inhabitants.

Ethnic groups

The ethnic composition of the municipality:

Economy

The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017):