Lapovo () is a town and municipality located in the Šumadija District of central Serbia. The population of the town is 6,057 according to the 2022 census.
History The first mention of Lapovo dates from the 12th century when Stefan Nemanja conquered the region of Lepenica from Bizanthy. More accurate information about Lapovo's existence came after the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 while duke Mihailo or Mihalj was running the estate in today's region of Lapovo.
The Charter of Princess Milica from 1395 mentions landed property of Duke Mihajlo in Hlapova plain, Lapovo today, on the basis of which it can be concluded that Lapovo is a village which has a medieval origin. After the liberation from the Turks, a rapid development of Lapovo began, primarily thanks to its favourable geostrategic position. In 1896 Lapovo was declared for the town by decree of King Aleksandar Obrenovic. Municipality of Lapovo is located at Corridor 10, at the intersection of highway Belgrade-Nis. Lapovo also represents one of the most important railway hubs, on the railway line Belgrade-Nis-Athens. Lapovo is currently in a phase of economical development, which is accompanied by the appearance of a large number of national and foreign investors.
Demographics
Settlements Lapovo consists of two settlements: Lapovo Varoš and Lapovos Selo
Economy The Lapovo industrial zone has been formed between international highway A1 motorway and railroad tracks, from Belgrade. Quadrature of the zone is approximately with possibility of further enlargement.
The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017): Activity TotalAgriculture, forestry and fishing11Mining1Processing industry611Distribution of power, gas and water14Distribution of water and water waste management84Construction9Wholesale and retail, repair201Traffic, storage and communication 450Hotels and restaurants35Media and telecommunications4Finance and insurance4Property stock and charter-Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities36Administrative and other services20Administration and social assurance69Education83Healthcare and social work 99Art, leisure and recreation12Other services22Total1,766
Notable people Momčilo Stojanović
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