Alabana (Serbian Cyrillic: Алабана) is a village in the municipality of Blace, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 146 people.[1] The village was recorded in the 14th-15th century as 'Alban' and is considered an Albanian toponym and to have been inhabited by Albanians[2] Near the area can be found further Albanian toponyms from the medieval period such as Arbanaška River, Arbanaška Mountain, Arbanaško Hill etc.
Alabana
Алабана (Serbian) | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Alabana | |
| Coordinates: 43°17′34″N 21°20′55″E / 43.29278°N 21.34861°E | |
| Country |  Serbia |
| District | Toplica District |
| Municipality | Blace |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 146 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
References
edit- ^ Popis stanovništva, domaćinstava i Stanova 2002. Knjiga 1: Nacionalna ili etnička pripadnost po naseljima. Republika Srbija, Republički zavod za statistiku Beograd 2003. ISBN 86-84433-00-9
- ^ Vendbanime dhe popullsia Albane e Kosoves - Iljaz Rexha
43°17′34″N 21°20′55″E / 43.29278°N 21.34861°E
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