Grahovo (Nikšić)

Grahovo
Грахово
Grahovo
Location of Grahovo in Montenegro
Coordinates: 42°39′08″N 18°40′20″E / 42.65222°N 18.67222°E / 42.65222; 18.67222
Country  Montenegro
Municipality Nikšić
Elevation 720 m (2,360 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 120
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s) +382 40

Grahovo (pronounced [ɡrâxoʋo]) is a historical Montenegrin clan and settlement in the Nikšić municipality of southwestern Montenegro.

History

In the early 17th century, during the Sanjak of Scutari, Grahovo was commanded by Mile Perin. There were 90 houses of which:

  • 70 - Orthodox
  • 20 - Muslim

The town had 200 men in arms.

Demographics

Ethnicity in 2011
Ethnicity Number Percentage
Montenegrins9982.5%
Serbs1915.8%
other and undeclared21.7%
Total120100%
Language in 2011
Language Number Percentage
Montenegrin8268.4%
Serbian3125.8%
other and undeclared75.8%
Total120100%

Grand Duke of Grahovo

The title "Grand Duke of Grahovo", which refers to this settlement, is an honorary title held by the titular rulers of Montenegro, currently held by HRH Boris, Hereditary Prince of Montenegro.

The holders of the title included:

Notable members of the Grahovo clan

Monument to Sava Kovačević and Yugoslav Partisans in Grahovo.


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