Raška, Serbia

Raška
Рашка (Serbian)
Raška
Location of the municipality of Raška within Serbia
Coordinates: 43°17′31″N 20°36′56″E / 43.29194°N 20.61556°E / 43.29194; 20.61556
Country Serbia
RegionŠumadija and Western Serbia
DistrictRaška
Settlements61
Government
  MayorDarko Milićević (SNS)
Area
  Town3.90 km2 (1.51 sq mi)
  Municipality670 km2 (260 sq mi)
Elevation
497 m (1,631 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Town
6,291
  Town density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
  Municipality
21,498
  Municipality density32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36350
Area code+381(0)36
Car platesRA
Websitewww.raska.org.rs

Raška (Serbian Cyrillic: Рашка, pronounced [râʃkaː]) is a town and municipality located in the Raška District of southwestern Serbia. The municipality has a population of 21,498 people, while the town has a population of 6,291 people (2022 census). It covers an area of 670km2 (259 sq. mi.). The town is situated on the rivers Raška and Ibar.