The following is a list of Montenegrin cities/towns. The table below contains the cities populations in 2023 census, and from the 2011 Montenegrin Census done my Montenegro Statistical Office.
The following is a list of Montenegrin cities/towns. The table below contains the cities populations in 2023 census, and from the 2011 Montenegrin Census done my Montenegro Statistical Office.
This is a list of cities/towns in Montenegro: [1]
| Rank | City | 2011 census | 2023 census preliminary | Change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podgorica | 158,327 | 180,186 | +13.81% | Central |
| 2 | Nikšić | 72,443 | 66,725 | −7.89% | Central |
| 3 | Bar | 42,048 | 46,171 | +9.81% | Coastal |
| 4 | Bijelo Polje | 46,051 | 39,710 | −13.77% | Northern |
| 5 | Herceg Novi | 30,864 | 31,471 | +1.97% | Coastal |
| 6 | Budva | 19,218 | 26,667 | +38.76% | Coastal |
| 7 | Rožaje | 22,964 | 25,247 | +9.94% | Northern |
| 8 | Berane | 28,488 | 25,162 | −11.68% | Northern |
| 9 | Pljevlja | 30,786 | 24,542 | −20.28% | Northern |
| 10 | Kotor | 22,601 | 21,916 | −3.03% | Coastal |
| 11 | Ulcinj | 19,921 | 21,395 | +7.40% | Coastal |
| 12 | Danilovgrad | 18,472 | 18,832 | +1.95% | Central |
| 13 | Tivat | 14,031 | 16,340 | +16.46% | Coastal |
| 14 | Zeta | 16,231 | 16,206 | −0.15% | Central |
| 15 | Cetinje | 16,657 | 14,465 | −13.16% | Central |
| 16 | Tuzi | 11,379 | 13,142 | +15.49% | Central |
| 17 | Plav | 9,081 | 10,378 | +14.28% | Northern |
| 18 | Mojkovac | 8,622 | 6,824 | −20.85% | Northern |
| 19 | Kolašin | 8,380 | 6,765 | −19.27% | Northern |
| 20 | Petnjica | 5,482 | 5,552 | +1.28% | Northern |
| 21 | Gusinje | 4,027 | 4,662 | +15.77% | Northern |
| 22 | Andrijevica | 5,071 | 3,978 | −21.55% | Northern |
| 23 | Žabljak | 3,569 | 3,002 | −15.89% | Northern |
| 24 | Plužine | 3,246 | 2,232 | −31.24% | Northern |
| 25 | Šavnik | 2,070 | 1,588 | −23.29% | Northern |
Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. It is bordered by Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, Albania to the southeast, and Croatia and the Adriatic Sea to the northwest with a coastline of 293.5 km. Podgorica is the country's capital and its largest city; it covers 10.4% of Montenegro's territory of 13,812 square kilometres (5,333 sq mi), and is home to roughly 31% of its total population of 621,000. Cetinje is the former royal capital and cultural centre of Montenegro and is the location of several national institutions, including the official residence of the President of Montenegro.
Kotor, historically known as Cattaro, is a coastal city in Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,347 and is the administrative center of Kotor Municipality.
Cetinje is a town in Montenegro. It is the former royal capital of Montenegro and is the location of several national institutions, including the official residence of the president of Montenegro. According to the 2023 census, the town had a population of 12,460 while the Cetinje Municipality had 14,465 residents. Cetinje is the centre of Cetinje Municipality. The city rests on a small karst plain surrounded by limestone mountains, including Mount Lovćen, the legendary mountain in Montenegrin historiography. Cetinje was founded in the 15th century and became a cradle of the culture of Montenegro. Its status as the honorary capital of Montenegro is due to its heritage as a long-serving former capital of Montenegro.
Nikšić, is the second largest city in Montenegro, with a total population of 56,970 located in the west of the country, in the centre of the spacious Nikšić field at the foot of Trebjesa Hill. It is the center of Nikšić Municipality with population of 66,725 according to 2023 census, which is the largest municipality by area and second most inhabited after Podgorica. It was also the largest municipality by area in the former Yugoslavia. It is an important industrial, cultural, and educational center.
Pljevlja is a town and the center of Pljevlja Municipality located in the northern part of Montenegro. The town lies at an altitude of 770 m (2,530 ft). In the Middle Ages, Pljevlja had been a crossroad of the important commercial roads and cultural streams, with important roads connecting the littoral with the Balkan interior. In 2023, the municipality of Pljevlja had a population of 24,542, while the city itself had a population of 16,419. The municipality borders those of Žabljak, Bijelo Polje and Mojkovac in Montenegro, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west and Serbia to the northeast. With a total area of 1,346 km2 (520 sq mi), it is the third largest municipality in Montenegro.
Bar is a coastal town and seaport in southern Montenegro. It is the capital of the Bar Municipality and a center for tourism. According to the 2023 census, the city proper had 15,868 inhabitants, while the total population of Bar Municipality was 46,171.
Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea. It has 19,218 inhabitants, and it is the centre of Budva Municipality. The coastal area around Budva, called the Budva Riviera, is the center of Montenegrin tourism, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast.
Montenegrins are a South Slavic ethnic group that share a common ancestry, culture, history, and language, identified with the country of Montenegro.
Kula is a town and municipality located in the West Bačka District of the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. The town has a population of 22,105, while the municipality has a population of 35,592.
Bijelo Polje is a town in northeastern Montenegro on the Lim River. It has an urban population of 12,900. It is the administrative, economic, cultural and educational centre of northern Montenegro.
Berane is one of the largest towns of northeastern Montenegro and a former administrative centre of the Ivangrad District. The town is located on the Lim river. From 1949 to 1992, it was named Ivangrad in honour to people's hero Ivan Milutinović. According to the 2023 census, the town had a population of 9,923, whereas its municipality area had 25,162 people.
Rožaje is a town in northeastern Montenegro.
Danilovgrad is a town in central Montenegro. It has a population of 6,852, according to the 2011 census. It is situated in the Danilovgrad Municipality which lies along the main route between Montenegro's two largest cities, Podgorica and Nikšić. Via villages, Danilovgrad forms part of a conurbation with Podgorica.
Plužine is a town in northwestern Montenegro. In 2023 it had a population of 1,102.
Ulcinj Municipality is the southernmost municipality of Montenegro, bordered by Albania to the east, Bar Municipality to the north and Adriatic Sea to the south and the west. It has an area of 255 km², and a population of 19,921 as of the 2011 census. Its seat is the town of Ulcinj.
The municipalities are the first level administrative subdivisions of Montenegro. The country is divided into 25 municipalities including the Old Royal Capital Cetinje and the Podgorica Capital City. Podgorica is divided into one subdivision called city municipality, forming the most basic level of local government.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity is largest religion in Montenegro, but there are also sizeable numbers of adherents of both Catholic Christianity and Islam.
Montenegrins of Serbia are a recognized national minority in Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the population of ethnic Montenegrins in Serbia is 20,238, constituting 0.3% of the total population. The vast majority of them live in Vojvodina and Belgrade.
The Montenegrins of Croatia are a national minority in the republic. According to the 2021 census, there are 3,127 ethnic Montenegrins in Croatia. The highest number of Montenegrins in Croatia is in the Croatian capital Zagreb.
Tuzi Municipality is one of the 25 Municipalities of Montenegro. The municipal seat is the town of Tuzi. The municipality is located about 10 km south of the capital Podgorica and consists of more than 40 distinct settlements. The municipality roughly encompasses the Montenegrin part of Malesija region.
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