List of Serbia Administrative districts and Capitals

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Serbia is divided into two autonomous provinces and a total of five statistical regions, which are further divided into districts and municipalities. Serbia is divided into 29 districts with 194 municipalities, 6,169 settlements, 207 city settlements and 5,962 other settlements.

Serbia is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe bordered by Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. The country is administratively divided into districts, autonomous provinces, and the capital city region for governance and regional administration. Belgrade is the national capital and also the largest city in Serbia.

The country includes river plains, mountain ranges, valleys, forests, agricultural lands, and historic urban centers located in the Balkan Peninsula. Different administrative regions are known for manufacturing, agriculture, mining, tourism, energy production, and cultural heritage.

Key Facts

National capital: Belgrade
Total population: 6,600,000 (Official estimate 2025)
Total area: 88,499 km² (34,170 sq miles)
Currency: Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Bordering countries: Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
Total Administrative Districts: 29
Autonomous Provinces: 2

Administrative Structure of Serbia

Administrative Unit	Total Number	Description
Administrative Districts	29	Regional administrative divisions outside Belgrade
Autonomous Provinces	2	Vojvodina and Kosovo and Metohija
Capital City Region	1	Belgrade administrative area
Municipalities and Cities	170+	Local government units

Major Administrative Districts of Serbia

Total major divisions shown: 18 | Combined population: 6,600,000 | Combined area: 88,499 km²

#	Administrative District	Administrative Center	Geographic Region	Area (km²)	Population (Latest Estimate)
1	Belgrade District	Belgrade	Capital Region	3,234	1,700,000
2	Bor District	Bor	Eastern Serbia	3,507	105,000
3	Braničevo District	Požarevac	Danube Region	3,865	170,000
4	Jablanica District	Leskovac	Southern Serbia	2,770	185,000
5	Kolubara District	Valjevo	Western Serbia	2,474	150,000
6	Mačva District	Šabac	Northwestern Serbia	3,268	270,000
7	Moravica District	Čačak	Central Serbia	3,016	190,000
8	Nišava District	Niš	Southeastern Serbia	2,729	360,000
9	North Bačka District	Subotica	Vojvodina Plains	1,784	155,000
10	North Banat District	Kikinda	Northern Vojvodina	2,329	125,000
11	Pčinja District	Vranje	Southern Borderlands	3,520	160,000
12	Pomoravlje District	Jagodina	Morava Valley	2,614	190,000
13	Rasina District	Kruševac	Central Highlands	2,668	210,000
14	Raška District	Kraljevo	Southwestern Serbia	3,918	300,000
15	South Bačka District	Novi Sad	Central Vojvodina	4,016	620,000
16	Srem District	Sremska Mitrovica	Western Vojvodina	3,486	290,000
17	Zaječar District	Zaječar	Eastern Borderlands	3,623	95,000
18	Zlatibor District	Užice	Mountainous West	6,140	270,000

Largest Administrative Districts by Area

Zlatibor District - 2,371 sq mi (6,140 km²)
South Bačka District - 1,551 sq mi (4,016 km²)
Raška District - 1,513 sq mi (3,918 km²)
Braničevo District - 1,492 sq mi (3,865 km²)
Zaječar District - 1,399 sq mi (3,623 km²)
Pčinja District - 1,359 sq mi (3,520 km²)
Bor District - 1,354 sq mi (3,507 km²)
Srem District - 1,346 sq mi (3,486 km²)

Most Populous Administrative Districts

Belgrade District - Population: 1,700,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
South Bačka District - Population: 620,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Nišava District - Population: 360,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Raška District - Population: 300,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Srem District - Population: 290,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Mačva District - Population: 270,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Zlatibor District - Population: 270,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Rasina District - Population: 210,000 (Official Estimate 2025)

Administrative Regions by Geographic Grouping

Capital Region: Belgrade District
Central Highlands: Rasina District
Central Serbia: Moravica District
Central Vojvodina: South Bačka District
Danube Region: Braničevo District
Eastern Borderlands: Zaječar District
Eastern Serbia: Bor District
Morava Valley: Pomoravlje District
Mountainous West: Zlatibor District
Northwestern Serbia: Mačva District
Northern Vojvodina: North Banat District
Southern Borderlands: Pčinja District
Southern Serbia: Jablanica District
Southeastern Serbia: Nišava District
Southwestern Serbia: Raška District
Vojvodina Plains: North Bačka District
Western Serbia: Kolubara District
Western Vojvodina: Srem District

Autonomous Provinces of Serbia

Vojvodina: Northern autonomous province known for plains and agriculture
Kosovo and Metohija: Southern autonomous province administered separately

Districts Sharing Borders with Other Countries

Hungary: North Bačka District, North Banat District
Romania: Bor District, North Banat District
Bulgaria: Pčinja District, Zaječar District
North Macedonia: Pčinja District
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Zlatibor District, Mačva District
Montenegro: Raška District
Croatia: Srem District

Major Economic Activities by Administrative District

District	Main Economic Activity	Known For
Belgrade District	Finance and services	National capital and largest urban economy
South Bačka District	Agriculture and trade	Novi Sad and Danube commerce
Bor District	Mining	Copper mining industry
Nišava District	Manufacturing and transport	Industrial center and highways
Zlatibor District	Tourism and forestry	Mountain resorts and natural parks
Raška District	Tourism and agriculture	Historic monasteries and valleys

Important Natural and Cultural Areas

Belgrade Fortress: Belgrade District
Đerdap National Park: Bor District
Kopaonik Mountains: Raška District
Zlatibor Mountains: Zlatibor District
Petrovaradin Fortress: South Bačka District
Niš Fortress: Nišava District

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