Nikšić

Nikšić (Cyrillic: Никшић, ), is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.

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Nikšić is a city in Montenegro, serving as the capital of Nikšić Municipality. The city has at various times been part of the Principality of Montenegro, the Kingdom of Montenegro, and the Kingdom of Serbia. It is located at coordinates 42.78, 18.94, with an elevation above sea level of 647 meters. The official language is Montenegrin, and the local dialing code is 40.

The city covers an area of 2065 square kilometers and has a postal code of 81400. It is twinned with Lublin, Želino, Girona, and Vrbas. Nikšić owns the Gradski stadion. The city was established in 400.

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Place details

Locality: Nikšić
Region: Opština Nikšić
Country: Crna Gora / Црна Гора
Population: 58,212
Timezone: Europe/Podgorica

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PM2.5: 14.8 µg/m³
PM10: 20.1 µg/m³

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Nikšić
Settlement.native_name: Никшић
Settlement.settlement_type: Town and municipality
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Nikšić.gif
Settlement.image_shield: Niksic_Coat-of-Arms.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Montenegro#Balkans
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within Montenegro
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name1: 25px|border Nikšić
Settlement.utc_offset: +1
Settlement.timezone_DST: CEST
Settlement.utc_offset_DST: +2
Settlement.government_type: Mayor-Assembly
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Marko Kovačević (NSD)
Settlement.area_total_km2: 2065

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Travel guide

Understand

Nikšić is a quiet, low-key industrial town that will hardly be on any visitor's itinerary, unless one happens to know someone living or have business matters there. However, it can make for a pleasant stop-over for a day, especially when coming from the very touristy coast further south. Have lunch at one of the restaurants at the main town square, and watch locals chatting the day away while enjoying Nikšićko beer.

Free maps of the city, containing a lot of useful information, are available at the entrance of the bus station.

Do

Football: FK Sutjeska Nikšić play soccer in First League, the top tier. Their City Stadium (capacity 5200) is 1 km north of city centre.

Buy

Around the city centre, there are a few clothing shops and – strangely – not less than six or seven shops selling only sneakers. A somewhat bigger congregation of different stores can be found in a small next to the main square.

Drink

One of the most popular beers in Montenegro, Nikšićko beer, is brewed in Nikšić. It can be a good choice compared to more expensive imported beers.

Around the city centre, you can find many shabby-looking bars that seem to be popular with elderly local residents.

Connect

Most restaurants offer free WiFi for patrons.

Go next

Kotor is one of the country's most famous destinations; getting there takes two hours by road. Podgorica, Montenegro's capital, is mostly modern but with a small old quarter. Trebinje in Herzegovina is just an hour away, across the border.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Name
History
Antiquity
Middle Ages
Ottoman Empire
Principality and Kingdom of Montenegro (1877–1918)
Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918–1941)
World War II
SFR Yugoslavia (1945–1991)
During the Yugoslav Wars
Local administration
City Assembly (2025–2027)
Mayor
Geography
Climate
Cityscape
Culture
Education
Sports
Demographics
Settlements
Ethnicity
Religion
Economy
Transport
Road
Rail
Air
International cooperation
Notable individuals
Notes
References
Books
External links

Nikšić serves as the administrative center of the Nikšić Municipality, which encompasses a population of 65,705 and spans the largest area among all Montenegrin municipalities. By territory, it was also the largest municipality in the former Yugoslavia. The city plays a key role as a hub for industry, education, and culture in the country.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Nikšić” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.