# Pljevlja > city in Montenegro **Wikidata**: [Q211343](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211343) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pljevlja) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pljevlja ## Summary Pljevlja is a city located in northern Montenegro, situated at coordinates 43.3566° N, 19.3502° E at an elevation of 770 metres above sea level. With a population of 19,136 residents according to the 2011 census, Pljevlja serves as the administrative centre of Pljevlja Municipality and covers an area of 1,346 square kilometres. The city holds historical significance as a historic mining centre and is known for its well-preserved architectural heritage, including the Architectural Ensemble of the Holy Trinity. ## Key Facts - **Type**: City (instance_of: city) - **Country**: Montenegro - **Population**: 19,136 (2011 census) - **Area**: 1,346 km² - **Coordinates**: 43.356616666667° N, 19.350208333333° E - **Elevation**: 770 metres above sea level - **Postal Code**: 84210 - **UN/LOCODE**: MEPLJ - **Licence Plate Code**: PV - **Native Label**: Пљевља (Pljevlja) - **Website**: http://www.pljevlja.me/ - **Wikidata Description**: city in Montenegro - **Wikipedia Title**: Pljevlja - **Commons Category**: Pljevlja - **Sitelink Count**: 52 - **VIAF ID**: 148920278 - **IDREF ID**: 167833995 - **Freebase ID**: /m/01psjx - **Geonames ID**: 3193161 - **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 292101644 - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n80057129 - **Pleiades ID**: 207404 (Roman Empire location) - **Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire ID**: 26437 ## FAQs **What is Pljevlja known for?** Pljevlja is known as a historic mining centre in northern Montenegro, notable for its well-preserved architectural heritage including the Architectural Ensemble of the Holy Trinity. The city has a rich history dating back to Roman times, as evidenced by its inclusion in the Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire. **What municipality is Pljevlja the capital of?** Pljevlja is the administrative centre and capital of Pljevlja Municipality. **What is the population of Pljevlja?** Pljevlja had a population of 19,136 residents according to the 2011 census. **What is the area of Pljevlja?** Pljevlja covers an area of 1,346 square kilometres, making it one of the larger municipalities in Montenegro by land area. **What are the alternative names for Pljevlja?** Pljevlja is also known as Plevlje, Plevlyé, Taslidža, Taslidza, and プリェブリャ (in Japanese). **What is the significance of Pljevlja in Islamic history?** Pljevlja has historical connections to Islamic scholarship, as evidenced by its entry in the TDV Encyclopedia of Islam under the identifier "taslica," indicating historical ties to the Ottoman period in the region. **What identification numbers are associated with Pljevlja?** Pljevlja has multiple authority identifiers including VIAF ID 148920278, IDREF ID 167833995, Freebase ID /m/01psjx, Geonames ID 3193161, OpenStreetMap Node ID 292101644, Library of Congress Authority ID n80057129, and National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007548055605171. ## Why It Matters Pljevlja matters as a significant urban centre in northern Montenegro for several interconnected reasons. Historically, the city has served as a mining and commercial hub in the Balkans, with its location at the crossroads of trade routes contributing to its economic importance over centuries. The presence of Roman-era settlements, documented through its inclusion in the Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire and Pleiades database, demonstrates the city's deep historical roots and archaeological significance. From an administrative perspective, Pljevlja functions as the municipal centre for a substantial territory of 1,346 km², serving as the political, economic, and cultural hub for the surrounding region. Its elevation of 770 metres and strategic position in northern Montenegro make it important for regional development and connectivity. The city's architectural heritage, particularly the Architectural Ensemble of the Holy Trinity, represents a significant cultural asset that attracts scholarly attention and contributes to Montenegrin national identity. The presence of multiple international authority identifiers across library systems, geographic databases, and encyclopedic resources reflects Pljevlja's recognition as a subject of academic and administrative importance beyond Montenegro's borders. Furthermore, Pljevlja's inclusion in the Quora topic ecosystem and its presence across 52 Wikipedia language editions demonstrate its relevance in contemporary digital knowledge networks and its recognition as a point of interest for international audiences. ## Notable For - Being the administrative centre of Pljevlja Municipality, one of Montenegro's largest municipalities by area (1,346 km²) - Historical significance as a Roman settlement, documented in the Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire (ID: 26437) and Pleiades (ID: 207404) - Housing the Architectural Ensemble of the Holy Trinity, a protected cultural heritage site - Serving as a historic mining centre in the Balkans - Having one of the highest sitelink counts (52) among Montenegrin cities, indicating extensive multilingual digital presence - Being the birthplace and residence of notable individuals, reflected in its dedicated Wikipedia category for people from Pljevlja - Having its own coat of arms (Pljevlja-grb.png) and visual identity - Representing a centre of Islamic cultural heritage in the region, evidenced by its entry in the TDV Encyclopedia of Islam ## Body ### Geography and Location Pljevlja is situated in northern Montenegro at coordinates 43.356616666667° N latitude and 19.350208333333° E longitude. The city sits at an elevation of 770 metres above sea level, placing it in a mountainous region that characterizes much of northern Montenegro. The municipal territory covers 1,346 square kilometres, making it one of the largest municipalities in Montenegro by land area. The UN/LOCODE for Pljevlja is MEPLJ, and the city uses the licence plate code PV. The postal code for Pljevlja is 84210. ### Demographics According to the 2011 census, Pljevlja has a population of 19,136 residents. The city serves as the population centre of Pljevlja Municipality, which includes the city proper and surrounding settlements. The municipality's administrative function makes Pljevlja a key demographic and administrative hub for the northern region of Montenegro. ### Administrative Status Pljevlja holds the status of being the administrative centre and capital of Pljevlja Municipality. As a municipal seat, it serves as the location for local government functions, public services, and administrative offices. The city is classified as a "city" in administrative terms, distinguishing it from smaller settlements within Montenegro. ### Historical Significance The historical importance of Pljevlja is evidenced by its inclusion in several authoritative historical geography databases. The Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire assigns Pljevlja the identifier 26437, indicating documented Roman-era settlement and archaeological significance. Similarly, the Pleiades database, which catalogues ancient places, lists Pljevlja with ID 207404, confirming its recognition as a location of historical interest in classical studies. The city's historical connections to the Ottoman period are documented through its entry in the TDV Encyclopedia of Islam (TDV Encyclopedia of Islam ID: taslica), suggesting that Pljevlja played a role in the Islamic cultural and historical context of the region. The alternative historical names Taslidža and Taslidza reflect this Ottoman heritage. ### Cultural Heritage Pljevlja is notable for its architectural heritage, particularly the Architectural Ensemble of the Holy Trinity, which is documented with a dedicated image on Wikimedia Commons. This religious ensemble represents significant architectural and cultural value for the city. The city also maintains its own coat of arms, depicted in the file Pljevlja-grb.png on Wikimedia Commons. The city has a dedicated commons category (Category:Pljevlja) and commons gallery (Pljevlja) on Wikimedia Commons, indicating substantial documentation of the city's visual heritage. The Quora topic "Pljevlja" further indicates contemporary relevance and interest in the city as a topic of discussion. ### International Identification and Authority Pljevlja is extensively documented across international identification systems, reflecting its recognition in global knowledge infrastructure: - **VIAF ID**: 148920278 (Virtual International Authority File) - **IDREF ID**: 167833995 (with references to Q54919, dated 2022-07-06) - **Freebase ID**: /m/01psjx (with reference to Q15241312, publication date 2013-10-28) - **Geonames ID**: 3193161 (with reference to Q830106) - **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 292101644 - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n80057129 (with reference to Q54919, dated 2019-03-06) - **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007548055605171 - **Yale LUX ID**: place/13e2b1ef-d1eb-4c5c-9689-c1c3f47a33fc These identifiers connect Pljevlja to international library catalogues, geographic databases, and knowledge graphs, facilitating scholarly research and administrative documentation. ### Digital Presence Pljevlja maintains a significant multilingual digital presence, with Wikipedia articles available in 52 language editions, including: Arabic (ar), Aragonese (an), Armenian (hy), Aramaic (arc), Arabic Egyptian (arz), Azerbaijani (az), Belarusian (be), Belarusian (Taraškievica) (be_x_old), Bulgarian (bg), Bosnian (bs), Chechen (ce), Czech (cs), German (de), Greek (el), English (en), Esperanto (eo), Spanish (es), Estonian (et), Persian (fa), Finnish (fi), French (fr), Northern Frisian (frr), Hebrew (he), Croatian (hr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Georgian (ka), Korean (ko), Lombard (lmo), Lithuanian (lt), Macedonian (mk), Dutch (nl), Norwegian Nynorsk (nn), Norwegian (no), Polish (pl), Pashto (ps), Portuguese (pt), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Scots (sco), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Simple English (simple), Slovenian (sl), Albanian (sq), Serbian (sv), Thai (tr), Ukrainian (uk), Urdu (ur), Venetian (vec), and Chinese (zh). The city has its own website at http://www.pljevlja.me/, providing official information in Montenegrin language. The Wikipedia title is "Pljevlja," and the city has a WikiKids entry, indicating educational relevance. ### Regional Context Pljevlja is located in the northern region of Montenegro, a mountainous area known for its natural resources, including mining. The city's historical role as a mining centre has contributed to its economic development and regional importance. The municipality encompasses a large territorial extent, with the city serving as the primary urban centre for surrounding settlements. ### Related Categories and Connections The city is associated with several notable categories and connections: - Category for people born here: Q8068286 - Category for people who died here: Q24716866 - Category of associated people: Category:People from Pljevlja - Topic's main category: Category:Pljevlja - Digital atlas connection: 26437 (Roman Empire) - Pleiades connection: 207404 - Kulturenvanteri taxonomy ID: 473 (Turkish cultural inventory) The city is referenced in multiple encyclopedic sources, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Regional Spatial Plan for Zlatibor and Moravica administrative district, indicating its regional planning significance. The Pauly-Wissowa encyclopedic resource also references the city, confirming its place in classical scholarly literature. ## References 1. [Source](https://pljevlja.travel/) 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. Czech National Authority Database 5. GeoNames 6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/me.htm) 7. Quora 8. [Source](https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/taslica)