Bogovina (Serbian Cyrillic: Боговина) is a mining town located the municipality of Boljevac, eastern Serbia. As of 2011 census, it has a population of 1,151 inhabitants.
Bogovina grew around the underground brown coal mine opened in 1903. It reached its pinnacle in the mid-20th century, with the high demand for coal during the industrial growth of the country. With the reduction in coal production, the town has been experiencing gradual depopulation. As of 2016, the Bogovina Coal Mine still employs 320 workers, but its destiny is uncertain due to the scheduled cessation of state subventions and likely closure of the "Resavica" mine complex.
Notable people
- Ljubiša Avramelović "Brka", boxer, five times Serbian champion, two times Yugoslavian champion
- Žika Nikolić, singer
See also
- List of mines in Serbia
References
External links
- Bogovina Coal Mine History Archived 2010-05-29 at the Wayback Machine (in Serbian)
