What Are People From Podgorica Called?

Name: Podgorica
Address: Southeast Europe, Montenegro

Southeast Europe, Montenegro

Montenegro

People from Podgorica are called:

People from Podgorica are called Podgorican.

Demonym:

Podgorican

Pronunciation:

/ˈpɒdɡɒrɪtsə/

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About Podgorica

Capital and largest city of Montenegro.
Located at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers in central Montenegro.
Modern city that became capital after Montenegro's independence in 2006.
Important administrative, economic, and cultural center of Montenegro.
Gateway to Montenegro's natural attractions including nearby Lake Skadar National Park.

Quick Facts

Population:: 185,937 (2024 est.)
Country:: Montenegro
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Slavic 'pod gorica', meaning 'under the small hill', referring to the Gorica hill that overlooks the city.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Belgrade

474 km north

People are called:

Belgrader

Sarajevo

345 km northwest

People are called:

Sarajevan

Skopje

289 km southeast

People are called:

Skopjan

Quick Facts

Population:: 185,937 (2024 est.)
Country:: Montenegro
Region:: Southeast Europe

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