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Temerin

Темерин (Serbian)
Town center of Temerin
Town center of Temerin
Coat of arms of Temerin
Coat of arms
Location of Temerin
Area
 • Total 170 km2 (70 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Municipality
Town
Area code +381 21

Temerin is a town and municipality in South Bačka District, Vojvodina, Serbia. The municipality of Temerin includes the towns of Temerin and Bački Jarak, and villages Sirig and Kamendin. In the 2002 census, the town of Temerin had a population of 19,143, and the municipality had a population of 28,201. Most of its inhabitants are Serbs, while the largest minority in the town and municipality are Hungarians.

Geography

Temerin is located in Pannonian plain, about 20 km north of Novi Sad, the seat of the district. It is first mentioned in 1332 in the receipt by the pope Then Temerin was part of Kingdom of Hungary. Ottomans conquered it 1526, after Battle of Mohacz. Temerin stayed in Ottoman possession until Great Turkish War at the end of 17th century, when it became part of Austrian Empire. After World War I Temerin became part of Yugoslavian state.


Images for kids

  • Temerin orthdox church

    Serbian Orthodox church

  • Centar Temerina

    Town center

  • Temerin from air

    Town centre of Temerin seen from air

  • LandscapeTemerin

    Wheat field near Temerin

  • TemerinBazen

    Spa and pool in Temerin

See also

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