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Kostolac

Kostolac is a town and municipality in eastern Serbia, located in the Braničevo District. The area is known for its mining and energy-production activities, with the Drmno lignite coal basin located nearby. This coal resources feed the Kostolac coal-fired power plants, TE Kostolac A and TE Kostolac B, which are operated by Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) and contribute to Serbia’s electricity generation.

The municipality comprises Kostolac itself and several surrounding villages, with a population distributed across urban and

Kostolac is notable for its proximity to the ancient Roman site of Viminacium, one of the largest

Transport connections include regional roads and rail links that connect Kostolac with Belgrade and other parts

rural
settlements.
The
local
economy
is
oriented
toward
mining,
energy
production,
agriculture,
and
related
services,
alongside
small-scale
industry.
archaeological
complexes
in
the
region.
The
nearby
area
includes
ruins
of
a
Roman
city
and
a
fort,
with
a
museum
and
visitor
facilities
at
Stari
Kostolac,
making
the
region
a
destination
for
archaeological
research
and
cultural
tourism.
Ongoing
excavations
continue
to
illuminate
aspects
of
Roman
military
and
urban
life.
of
Serbia,
supporting
commuting,
trade,
and
tourism.
The
town
embodies
a
blend
of
industrial
activity
and
historical
heritage,
with
development
oriented
toward
energy
production,
heritage
tourism,
and
regional
services.