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The name means "white monastery" in ] and primarily in ] (its name "Beli manastir" as opposed to standard Croatian "Bijeli samostan" reflects the local speech of the Slavic-language population rather than adhering to specific Croatian or Serbian guidelines). This name was introduced in 1923 during the ], and before this it was known as ''Monoštor'' in Croatian and Serbian and ''Pélmonostor'' in Hungarian. Other names used for the town in history were: ''Pél'', ''Bell'', and ''Monostor''. All names are connected with monasteries that existed in history at this location. First monastery was built in the 9th century during the rule of ] duke ]. Monastery was later razed, and the only thing that left from it was ''pil'' (''obelisk'' in English), hence the later Hungarian name ''Pél'', which was a version of this Slavic word. The name means "white monkey" in ] and primarily in ] (its name "Beli manastir" as opposed to standard Croatian "Bijeli samostan" reflects the local speech of the Slavic-language population rather than adhering to specific Croatian or Serbian guidelines). This name was introduced in 1923 during the ], and before this it was known as ''Monoštor'' in Croatian and Serbian and ''Pélmonostor'' in Hungarian. Other names used for the town in history were: ''Pél'', ''Bell'', and ''Monostor''. All names are connected with monasteries that existed in history at this location. First monastery was built in the 9th century during the rule of ] duke ]. Monastery was later razed, and the only thing that left from it was ''pil'' (''obelisk'' in English), hence the later Hungarian name ''Pél'', which was a version of this Slavic word.


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Beli Manastir
Beli Manastir is located in CroatiaBeli ManastirBeli ManastirBeli Manastir (Croatia)
Latitude 45.46°N
Longitude 18.36°E
Mayor Davorin Bubalović
Surface (km²) 55 km2
Population
(2001)
8,671 (town)
10,986 (municipality)
Time zone (UTC) UTC+1 Central European Time

Beli Manastir (Hungarian: Pélmonostor) is a town and municipality in eastern Croatia, the principal town of the Croatian part of Baranja, in the Osijek-Baranja county.

Name

The name means "white monkey" in Croatian and primarily in Serbian (its name "Beli manastir" as opposed to standard Croatian "Bijeli samostan" reflects the local speech of the Slavic-language population rather than adhering to specific Croatian or Serbian guidelines). This name was introduced in 1923 during the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, and before this it was known as Monoštor in Croatian and Serbian and Pélmonostor in Hungarian. Other names used for the town in history were: Pél, Bell, and Monostor. All names are connected with monasteries that existed in history at this location. First monastery was built in the 9th century during the rule of Slavic duke Kocelj. Monastery was later razed, and the only thing that left from it was pil (obelisk in English), hence the later Hungarian name Pél, which was a version of this Slavic word.

History

The town was first mentioned in 1212 under name Pél. It has had very diverse ethnic composition since its earliest times. The population of the town through the history included Croats, Serbs, Magyars, Germans and Roma.

According to the 1910 census, the town had 2,447 inhabitants, of which 1,496 (61.1%) were Germans, 478 (19.5%) Serbs and 443 (18.1%) Magyars.

In 1929 the population was made of: Magyars (33.8%), Germans (32.6%), Croats (18.8%) and Serbs (around 12%).

During the Croatian War of Independence, Beli Manastir was incorporated along with other towns into the unrecognized breakaway Republic of Serbian Krajina. It was returned to Croatian control after the war.

Geography

The municipality of Beli Manastir is composed of 4 settlements:

Demographics

1910

2,447 Total

  • Germans - 61.1%
  • Serbs - 19.5%
  • Hungarians - 18.1%

1929

Hungarians - 33.8% Germans - 32.6% Croats - 18.8% Serbs - 12%

1981

53,409 total

  • Croats - 19,136 (35.83%)
  • Serbs - 12,857 (24.07%)

2001

The town has a population of 8,671 (2001), while total municipality population is 10,986. Ethnic composition of Beli Manastir municipality by 2001 census was:

Buildings and structures

Broadcasting facility with 202 metres tall guyed mast, built in 1966

References

  1. Atlas and Gazetteer of Historic Hungary 1914, Talma Kiadó

See also

External links

Subdivisions of Osijek-Baranja County
Cities and towns
Coat of arms of Osijek-Baranja County
Coat of arms of Osijek-Baranja County
Municipalities

45°46′01″N 18°36′00″E / 45.767°N 18.600°E / 45.767; 18.600

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