bezdan

Bezdan is a town and municipality in Serbia, located in the Srem District of the autonomous province of Vojvodina. It sits along the Danube River, opposite the border with Croatia, in the Pannonian Plain. The municipality comprises the town of Bezdan and several nearby villages, with Bezdan serving as the administrative center. The area is characterized by flat, fertile lands and a temperate continental climate.

History: The Bezdan area has been inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological finds dating to prehistoric and early historic periods. In the early modern era it came under Ottoman rule before becoming part of the Habsburg Monarchy and later the Kingdom of Serbia, Yugoslavia, and the modern state of Serbia. The present municipal structure was established in the 20th century and reorganized after the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Demographics: The municipality is multiethnic, reflecting Vojvodina’s diversity. The population includes Serbs as the largest group, along with Hungarians, Croats, Roma and others.

Economy and transport: The economy is predominantly agricultural, with crops such as corn, wheat and sugar beets, plus livestock farming. There are small processing, trade and service activities that support the local economy. Bezdan is connected by regional roads and lies on the Danube, which supports river transport and tourism.

Culture and landmarks: The town hosts cultural institutions and religious buildings representative of the region’s mixed heritage. The Danube waterfront and nearby natural areas are destinations for visitors and locals seeking outdoor recreation.

Name: The name Bezdan comes from the Serbian word bezdan, meaning “abyss,” a reflection of local geography or history in some folk accounts.