Pcinjski District

The PCINJSKI District expands in the southern parts of the Republic. It encompasses the municipalities of: Vladicin Han, Surdulica, Bosilegrad, Trgoviste, Vranje, Bujanovac, and Presevo. Its seat is in the city of Vranje. It has a population of 243,529. The cultural-historic monuments date back over five centuries ago. The earliest military fortification: Marko's Fortress, originates from the thirteenth century. Also famous are the ancient Turkish Public Bath from the sixteenth century, and the Pasha's House from 1765, in which a Grammar School was opened in 1881.

The Vranjaska Spa plays a particular part in this region, with its multi-medicinal thermal mineral waters.

The economy of Vranje is based on industry, mining, building industry, trade, agriculture, and forestry. The best known factories are: "DIV" Tobacco Factory and holding companies: "Simpo" and "Jumko".

District Seat ADDRESS
17 500 Vranje, 1 Peti kongress St.
Tel./Fax: 017-31 330, 23 133, 31 330