Bijelo Polje
Bijelo Polje (Montenegrin: Бијело Поље, pronounced [bîjɛlɔː pɔ̂ʎɛ]) is a town in Montenegro in the northern region on the Lim River. It has an urban population of 12,900 (2011 census). It is the administrative, economic, cultural and educational centre of northern Montenegro.
Bijelo Polje
Бијело Поље | |
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Town and municipality | |
From the top, Bijelo Polje at Night, Church of St. Nicholas, Town Centre | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Bijelo Polje Location of Bijelo Polje in Montenegro | |
| Coordinates: 43.04°N 19.75°E | |
| Country | Montenegro |
| Region | Northern Montenegro |
| Municipality | Bijelo Polje |
| Settlements | 98 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petar Smolović (DPS) |
| • Ruling party | DPS - SD |
| Area | |
| • Town and municipality | 924 km2 (357 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Rank | 6th in Montenegro |
| • Urban | 12,900 |
| • Rural | 30,651 |
| • Municipality | 46,051 |
| Demonym(s) | Belopoljese Bjelopoljci |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84000 |
| Area code | +382 50 |
| ISO 3166-2 code | ME-04 |
| Car plates | BP |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
Bijelo Polje is the center of Bijelo Polje Municipality (population of 46,051). It is the unofficial center of the north-eastern region of Montenegro. Bijelo Polje means 'white field' in Montenegrin.
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