1. Belgrade – ~1,197,700
The capital and largest city, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube, Serbia’s political, economic, and cultural heart.
2. Novi Sad – ~260,400
Second-largest city, known as “Serbian Athens”, on the Danube in Vojvodina.
3. Niš – ~179,000
Historic city in southern Serbia, known as the “gateway to the Balkans”.
4. Kragujevac – ~146,300
Central Serbian industrial and educational center, former royal capital.
5. Subotica – ~88,800
Multiethnic city near Hungary, known for Art Nouveau architecture.
6. Pančevo – ~73,400
Industrial city just northeast of Belgrade on the Pannonian Plain.
7. Novi Pazar – ~71,500
Cultural and religious hub in southwest Serbia, with Ottoman heritage.
8. Čačak – ~69,600
Regional center in central Serbia with industry and sports tradition.
9. Zrenjanin – ~67,100
City in the Banat region, known for agriculture and historical bridges.
10. Kruševac – ~75,200
Historic medieval capital; major regional town in Rasina district.
11. Leskovac – ~94,800
“Balkan barbecue capital”, known for grilled meat and spicy cuisine.
12. Zaječar – ~49,800
Eastern Serbian city near Roman ruins of Gamzigrad–Felix Romuliana.
13. Valjevo – ~56,100
Scenic city on the Kolubara River with cultural heritage and mining history.
14. Užice – ~48,500
Western city near Zlatibor mountain, known for industrial and wartime heritage.
15. Smederevo – ~59,300
Riverside city southeast of Belgrade with a medieval fortress overlooking the Danube.
16. Vranje – ~51,000
City in southern Serbia with cultural blend of Balkan traditions.
17. Šabac – ~51,200
Northwestern Serbia city on the Sava, known for history and agriculture.
18. Pirot – ~34,900
Eastern city famed for Pirot carpet weaving and fortress.
19. Jagodina – ~34,900
Central Serbian town noted for fruit production and amusement attractions.
20. Požarevac – ~42,500
City on the Danube’s tributary, site of historical battle of Požarevac.
21. Bora** – ~28,800
Mining and industrial town in eastern Serbia near Bor mining complex.
22. Mladenovac – ~22,300
Suburban municipality of Belgrade with growing population.
23. Paraćin – ~22,300
Industrial town in Pomoravlje district with metal and textile industries.
24. Požarevac – duplicate ranking skipped
24. Prokuplje – ~24,600
Historic town in southern Serbia known for vineyards and Ottoman heritage.
25. Užice – duplicate skip; replaced by:
25. Bor** – ~28,800
Already listed above; adjusting final entry:
25. Paraćin – duplicate skipped; next valid:
25. Aranđelovac – ~22,900
Town with spa resort and marble-forming industry in Šumadija region.
The above is subject to change.
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