Sviloš

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Map of the Beočin municipality, showing the location of Sviloš
Map of the Beočin municipality, showing the location of Sviloš

Sviloš (Свилош) is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Beočin municipality, in the Vojvodina province. Although, the village is geographically located in Syrmia, it is part of the South Bačka District. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 362 people (2002 census).

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[edit] History

During the Axis occupation in WWII, 116 civilians were killed in Sviloš by fascists.

[edit] Historical population

  • 1961: 417
  • 1971: 419
  • 1981: 367
  • 1991: 347

[edit] References

  • Miloš Lukić, Putevima slobode - naselja opštine Beočin u ratu i revoluciji, Novi Sad, 1987.
  • Slobodan Ćurčić, Broj stanovnika Vojvodine, Novi Sad, 1996.

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Coordinates: 45°11′N, 19°35′E