Žaočani is a rural settlement located in the City of Čačak, situated within the Moravica District of central Serbia. It is an established administrative village in the region of Šumadija and Western Serbia.
Geography and Administration
The village is positioned in the central part of the Republic of Serbia, falling under the jurisdiction of the municipal government of Čačak. It is part of a cluster of rural settlements that surround the urban center of Čačak, located within the geographical basin influenced by the West Morava river system.
Demographics
According to official census data provided by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the population of Žaočani has shown a downward trend in recent decades:
- 2011 Census: 348 inhabitants
- 2002 Census: 405 inhabitants
- 1991 Census: 440 inhabitants
The demographic composition is predominantly ethnic Serb. In the 2002 census, approximately 99% of the population identified as Serbs. The decline in population is consistent with broader demographic shifts observed in rural areas of the Moravica District, characterized by migration to urban centers and an aging population.
Economy
The economy of Žaočani is primarily centered on agriculture and livestock. The local climate and terrain are conducive to fruit growing and cattle farming, which are typical economic activities for the rural environs of the Čačak municipality. There is limited industrial activity within the village itself, with residents often relying on the nearby city of Čačak for employment in the manufacturing and service sectors.