Definition
Sopi is a settlement located within the municipality of Suva Reka (also known as Suhareka) in the Republic of Kosovo.
Overview
Sopi forms part of the local administrative structure of the Suva Reka municipality, which is situated in the central–southern region of Kosovo. The settlement is one of several villages that comprise the municipality’s rural component. Its precise geographic coordinates, population size, and infrastructural details are recorded in Kosovo’s official cadastral and statistical registers, though publicly available summaries are limited.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Sopi” appears to be of Albanian origin, consistent with the linguistic patterns of place‑names in the region. However, specific historical documentation explaining the derivation of the name has not been widely published. Accurate information on the etymology is not confirmed.
Characteristics
- Administrative status: Village (settlement) within the administrative boundaries of Suva Reka municipality, Kosovo.
- Geography: Situated in a predominantly hilly terrain characteristic of the central Kosovo landscape; exact altitude and land area are not definitively documented in accessible sources.
- Demographics: Population figures from the most recent census (2011) are not publicly detailed for Sopi alone; it is included within broader municipal population statistics.
- Economy and infrastructure: Like many rural settlements in the area, local economic activity is presumed to be based on agriculture and small‑scale trade, but specific data for Sopi are not confirmed.
Related Topics
- Suva Reka municipality
- Administrative divisions of Kosovo
- Villages and settlements in Kosovo
- Demographic surveys of Kosovo (e.g., 2011 Census)
Note: Comprehensive, verifiable information about Sopi is limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources. Consequently, some details above reflect the extent of confirmed data, and certain specifics remain unverified.