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Niš

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Niš
Ниш
Niš
From top: Panoramic view of Niš, Niš Fortress, Bubanj Memorial Park, Monument on Čegar, Nišava river, Palace of Justice, Church of the Holy Emperor Constantine and Empress Helena, University of Niš
Flag of Niš
Official seal of Niš
CountrySerbia
First mention2nd century AD
Government
 • MayorDragana Sotirovski (SNS)
Area
 • Urban
266.77 km2 (103 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
 (Census 2011.)
 • City proper
260,237
 • Demonym
Nišlijka (female)
Nišlija (male)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18000
Area code+381(0)18
www.ni.rs

Niš is the city of southern Serbia. It is the third-largest city in Serbia (after Belgrade and Novi Sad).

It is the administrative center of the Nišava District. According to the 2011 census, the city has population of 183,164. The city center has 187,544 people living there and the administrative area has a population of 260,237.

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