Selište (Serbian Cyrillic: Селиште) is a village (selo) situated within the administrative boundaries of the municipality of Kuršumlija, which is part of the Toplica District in southern Serbia. The settlement is located in a rural area characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land use.
Geographical context
- Country: Serbia
- District: Toplica District
- Municipality: Kuršumlija
- Coordinates: approximately 42°58′N latitude and 21°04′E longitude (exact coordinates may vary in detailed maps).
Name and etymology
The toponym “Selište” is derived from the Slavic root selo, meaning “village” or “settlement.” The suffix “‑ište” is a common morphological element in South Slavic place names, often indicating a location associated with the base word.
Demographic information
Specific population figures for Selište are not readily available in widely referenced encyclopedic sources. Consequently, precise demographic data such as total inhabitants, ethnic composition, or age structure cannot be confirmed at this time.
Infrastructure and economy
As a typical rural settlement in the Toplica region, Selište’s economy is presumed to be based primarily on agriculture, livestock husbandry, and possibly small‑scale forestry. Detailed information on local infrastructure (e.g., schools, health facilities, transportation links) is not documented in accessible reference works.
Administrative status
Selište is officially classified as a naselje (settlement) within the administrative framework of the Republic of Serbia. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Kuršumlija municipal authorities for local governance, public services, and planning.
Note: The foregoing description reflects information that is verifiable in publicly available geographic and administrative records. Where data are lacking or unverified, the entry explicitly indicates that the information is unavailable or insufficient.
