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{{Infobox settlement
{{Refimprove|date=July 2009}}
| name = Senta
{{more footnotes|date=July 2009}}
| native_name = {{native name|sr-Cyrl|Сента|italics=off}}<br>
{{Infobox Serbia municipality
{{native name|hu|Zenta}}
|image_skyline = City hall of senta.jpg
| other_name =
|image_caption = Senta, City Hall
| image_skyline = City hall of senta.jpg
|native_name = Сента
| imagesize = 200px
|official_name = Senta
| image_caption = Senta, City Hall
|other_name = Zenta
| image_flag =
|image_shield =COA Senta.gif
| image_shield =Coa Serbia Town Zenta.svg
|mayor = Anikó Širková
| image_map = Municipalities of Serbia Senta.png
|area_km2 = 293
| mapsize =
|district = North Banat
| map_caption = Location of Senta within Serbia
|population_total = 18397
| settlement_type = ] and ]
|mpop = 22961
| subdivision_type = ]
|latd = 45
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Serbia}}
|latm = 56
| subdivision_type1 = ]
|longd = 20
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Vojvodina}}
|longm = 05
| subdivision_type2 = ]
|code = 24
| subdivision_name2 = ]
|settlements = 5
| subdivision_type3 = ]
|plates = SA
| subdivision_name3 =
|postal_code = 24400
| leader_title = Mayor
|website = www.zenta-senta.co.rs
| leader_name = ] (VMSZ)
}}
| population_demonym =
| established_title =
| established_date =
| established_title1 =
| established_date1 =
| established_title2 =
| established_date2 =
| area_magnitude =
| area_total_sq_mi = 113.12
| population_as_of = 2022
| population_footnotes =<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2022: Total population, by municipalities and cities|url=https://popis2022.stat.gov.rs/media/31319/0_ukupan-broj-stanovnika-naselja.xlsx|website=popis2022.stat.gov.rs}}</ref>
| total_type = Senta
| population_total = 14452
| population_density_km2 =
| population_density_sq_mi =
| population_metro = 17953
| population_blank1_title = ]
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| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 81
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'''Senta''' (]: Сента ({{IPA-sh|sɛ̌ːnta|pron}}); ]: ''Zenta'' ({{IPA-hu|ˈzɛntɒ|pron}}); ]: ''Zenta''; ]: ''Senta'' or formerly ''Zenta''; ]: ''Zenta'') is a town and municipality on the bank of the ] river in the ] province, ]. Although geographically located in ], it is part of the ]. The town has a population of 18,397, whilst the Senta municipality has 22,961 inhabitants (2011 census). '''Senta''' ({{lang-sr-cyrl|Сента}}, {{IPA|sh|sɛ̌ːnta|pron}}; ]: ''Zenta'', {{IPA-hu|ˈzɛntɒ|pron}}; ]: ''Zenta'') is a town and municipality located in the ] of the autonomous province of ], ]. It is situated on the bank of the ] river in the geographical region of ]. The town has a population of 14,452, whilst the Senta municipality has 17,953 inhabitants (2022 census).

==History==
{{More citations needed|section|date=March 2018}}
Archaeological finds indicate that the area around the modern settlement was populated from the ] times. ] and ] societies settled in the vicinity of modern Senta thousands of years ago leaving credible traces of their presence. A ] ]–] culture ] was found in Senta.<ref name="rastko">{{cite web|url=http://www.rastko.rs/arheologija/ntasic-eneolit.html|title=&#91;Projekat Rastko&#93; Nikola Tasic: Eneolitske kulture centralnog i zapadnog Balkana|publisher=rastko.rs|access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref> The first historic population that might have lived in the area were most likely the ] (6th century BC). With certainty we can claim that the inhabitants of the early "Senta" in the 6th century AD were ]s, ] alike and ]. ] invaded the area during the great breakthrough of the ]s in the 9th century AD.

According to historic records, the town was mentioned first in 1216 under the name ''Szintarev''. In this time, it was under administration of the medieval ]. The entire area was sacked by ] in 1241/42. After initial salvation, Senta saw more than two centuries of prosperity. Initially, the town was part of ] county,<ref name="elte">{{cite web|url=http://lazarus.elte.hu/~mihalyi/proba/Hungary%201118.jpg|title=Image: Hungary%201118.jpg, (5683 × 4117 px)|publisher=lazarus.elte.hu|access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref> and later part of the ] County.<ref name="elte2">{{cite web|url=http://lazarus.elte.hu/~mihalyi/proba/Hungary%201370.jpg|title=Image: Hungary%201370.jpg, (5683 × 3917 px)|publisher=lazarus.elte.hu|access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref> Records also indicate that from the year 1440 an area south of Senta called ] was under the control of the ]. In the second half of the 15th century there occurred a brief conflict, a small war of sorts, with the rivaling community of ]. Nevertheless, in the year 1506 Senta became a ], granted that by the ]–] King ]. By that time Senta had a fort, a harbour and a ] monastery. The peasant rebellions of 1514 did not include Senta in the wake of destruction. Although still under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary in 1525 there was an autonomous ] militia stationed in the fort. Autonomous in terms of command since on the list of officers one can clearly note that Serb units had their own commanding officers, most notably ] and ]. After the ] in 1526 Senta was no longer under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the brief period of the reign of Serb Emperor ], Senta was part of Jovan Nenad's state and was a refuge for Serb forces. One may clearly acknowledge this due to the fact that after being seriously wounded in ], Jovan Nenad and his guards retreated towards Senta, only to be intercepted by Hungarian forces and murdered in the village of ]. After Jovan Nenad was murdered and his state collapsed, Senta was again placed under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary, until it came under full Ottoman control in 1542. During Ottoman conquest, local Hungarian population left this area, which was then populated by Serbs who came from other parts of the Ottoman Empire.<ref name="zetna.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.zetna.org/zek/konyvek/43/istor.html|title=Atila Pejin: Istorijat Sente|publisher=zetna.org|access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref>


During the second half of the 16th century and most of the 17th century Senta was under administration of the ] and the town and area were part of the ]. However, Ottomans only operated a garrison in the fort, while the population of settlement was ]. The reputed traveler, ], visited Senta during his expeditions, and noted that it is a small place, quiet and calm with a fort, a mosque and a village with enough services to maintain itself. On the 15. October 1686 a skirmish between local Serb insurgence under ] command and a smaller Ottoman force occurred. The event is known as the ]. From the year 1686 to the more commonly known ] in 1697 the town and its surroundings were no longer under Ottoman control, but at the same time were neither controlled by the Habsburgs.
== History ==
Archaeological finds indicate that the area around the modern settlement was populated from the ] times. ] and ] societies settled in the vicinity of modern Senta thousands of years ago leaving credible traces of their presence. A ] ]&ndash;] culture ] was found in Senta.<ref>http://www.rastko.rs/arheologija/ntasic-eneolit.html</ref> The first historic population that might have lived in the area were most likely the ] (6. century BC). With certainty we can claim that the inhabitants of the early "Senta" were ]s, ] alike and ]. ] people invaded the area during the great breakthrough of the ]s.


On 11 September 1697 ] defeated the Ottoman army in the ], which was fought at this location, and after the ] in 1699, the town was included into ] as part of the ]–] section of the ]. Amongst those involved in the battle was skilled Serb officer, Captain and later Colonel ], who after the conflict took command over part of the Frontier. During this period Senta was mainly populated by Serbs<ref name="zetna.org"/> and had a small ] church. It was well fortified and protected by organized units of ] called Frontiersmen. After the abolishment of this part of the Frontier in 1751, Senta was included into ], which was part of the ] of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Атракције – Општина Сента |url=https://zenta-senta.co.rs/atrakcije/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |language=sr-RS}}</ref> Many of the ] that lived in the town, and that now considered themselves humiliated by being reduced from soldiers to farmers, emigrated either to other parts of the Habsburg monarchy where Military Frontier was still needed either to Russia (notably to ] and ]). One of the settlements in New Serbia was also named Senta by the Serb colonists.
According to historic records, the town was mentioned first in 1216 under the name ''Szintarev''. In this time, it was under administration of the medieval ]. The entire area was sacked by ] in 1241/42. After initial salvation, Senta saw more than two centuries of prosperity. Initially, the town was part of ] county,<ref>http://lazarus.elte.hu/~mihalyi/proba/Hungary%201118.jpg</ref> but from 1246 it was part of the ] County, and later part of the ] County.<ref>http://lazarus.elte.hu/~mihalyi/proba/Hungary%201370.jpg</ref> Records also indicate that from the year 1440 an area south of Senta called ] was under the control of the ]. In the second half of the 15th century there occurred a brief conflict, a small war of sorts, with the rivaling community of ]. Nevertheless, in the year 1506 Senta became a ], granted that by the ]&ndash;] King ]. By that time Senta had a fort, a harbour and a ] monastery. The peasant rebellions of 1514 did not include Senta in the wake of destruction. Although still under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary in 1525 there was an autonomous ] militia stationed in the fort. Autonomous in terms of command since on the list of officers one can clearly note that Serb units had their own commanding officers, most notably ] and ]. After the ] in 1526 Senta was no longer under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the brief period of the reign of Serb Emperor ], Senta was part of Jovan Nenad's state and was a refuge for Serb forces. One may clearly acknowledge this due to the fact that after being seriously wounded in ], Jovan Nenad and his guards retreated towards Senta, only to be intercepted by Hungarian forces and murdered in the village of ]. After Jovan Nenad was murdered and his state collapsed, Senta was again placed under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary, until it came under full Ottoman control in 1542. During Ottoman conquest, local Hungarian population left this area, which was then populated by Serbs who came from other parts of the Ottoman Empire.<ref name="zetna.org">http://www.zetna.org/zek/konyvek/43/istor.html</ref>


During the 18th and 19th centuries, ], ], ], and ] settled in the town. In 1848–1849 revolution, the town was alternately controlled by the forces of the ] and forces of the ]. From 1849 to 1860, it was part of the ], a separate ] crown land. After abolishment of the voivodeship in 1860, Senta was again included into Bács-Bodrog County. In 1910, the population of the town numbered 29,666 inhabitants of whom 27,221 (91.8%) spoke ], 2,020 (6.8%) spoke ], and 425 (1.4%) spoke other languages.
During the second half of the 16th century and most of the 17th century Senta was under administration of the ] and the town and area were part of the ]. However, Ottomans only operated a garrison in the fort, while the population of settlement was ]. The reputed traveler, ], visited Senta during his expeditions, and noted that it is a small place, quiet and calm with a fort, a mosque and a village with enough services to maintain itself. On the 15. October 1686 a skirmish between local Serb insurgence under ] command and a smaller Ottoman force occurred. The event is known as the ]. From the year 1686 to the more commonly known ] in 1697 the town and its surroundings were no longer under Ottoman control, but at the same time were neither controlled by the Habsburgs.


] started to settle in the town in larger number again after the First World War, when Senta became part of the ] (later renamed to ]) in 1918. From 1918 to 1922, the town was part of ] County, from 1922 to 1929 part of ] Oblast, and from 1929 to 1941 part of ]. From 1941 to 1944, Senta was occupied by the ] troops and was attached to ] ]. After the war, in 1944, Senta became part of the ] within new ]. From 1945 Vojvodina was part of the ] within Yugoslavia.
On 11 September 1697 ] defeated the Ottoman army in the ], which was fought at this location, and after the ] in 1699, the was included into ] as part of the ]&ndash;] section of the ]. Amongst those involved in the battle was skilled Serb officer, Captain and later Colonel ], who after the conflict took command over part of the Frontier. During this period Senta was mainly populated by Serbs<ref name="zetna.org"/> and had a small ] church. It was well fortified and protected by organized units of ] called Frontiersmen. After the abolishment of this part of the Frontier in 1751, Senta was included into ], which was part of the ] of the ]. Many of the ] that lived in the town, and that now considered themselves humiliated by being reduced from soldiers to farmers, emigrated either to other parts of the Habsburg Monarchy where Military Frontier was still needed either to Russia (notably to ] and ]). One of the settlements in New Serbia was also named Senta by the Serb colonists.


== Architecture ==
During the 18th and 19th centuries, ], ], ], and ] settled in the town. In 1848&ndash;1849 revolution, the town was alternately controlled by the forces of the ] and forces of the ]. From 1849 to 1860, it was part of the ], a separate ] crown land. After abolishment of the voivodeship in 1860, Senta was again included into ]. In 1910, the population of the town numbered 29,666 inhabitants of whom 27,221 (91.8%) spoke ], 2,020 (6.8%) spoke ], and 425 (1.4%) spoke other languages.
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Senta's architectural heritage includes several buildings protected as ], mostly from the early 20th century:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Opština Senta - remek-dela secesije |url=https://www.daibau.rs/clanak/2055/opstina_senta_-_remek-dela_secesije_mesto_vrhunskog_marcipana_i_stevana_sremca}}</ref>


* Senta Fire Station was built between 1903-1904 and designed by ], as a mix of folk architecture and Hungarian secession. With exquisitely crafted ornaments, it represents one of the most unique secession style buildings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Споменици културе у Србији, Ватрогасна касарна |url=http://spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs/spomenik.php?id=1201 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Turistička organizacija opštine Senta - Senta, turizam, smeštaj, manifestacije, cvetanje tise, restoran, Senćanska bitka |url=https://sentainfo.org/en/o/14_SightsofSenta |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=sentainfo.org}}</ref>
] started to settle in the town in larger number again after the First World War, when Senta became part of the ] (later renamed to ]) in 1918. From 1918 to 1922, the town was part of ] County, from 1922 to 1929 part of ] Oblast, and from 1929 to 1941 part of ]. From 1941 to 1944, Senta was occupied by the ] troops and was attached to ] ]. After the war, in 1944, Senta became part of the ] within new ]. Since 1945, Vojvodina is part of the ] within Yugoslavia.
* Senta Town Hall was built between 1912-1914, after the old one was destroyed in a fire. It overlooks the Main Square and features a massive tower that dominates the town landscape.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Споменици културе у Србији, Градска кућа |url=http://spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs/spomenik.php?id=1200 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs}}</ref>
* Royal Hotel was built in the early 20th century and represents the last work of ]. Hotel's grand hall is decorated with two large wall paintings from 1967, by József Ács and József Benes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O nama **** Royal Hotel ::: Senta |url=https://hotel-royal.rs/sr/o-nama.php |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=hotel-royal.rs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Споменици културе у Србији, Хотел Ројал |url=http://spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs/spomenik.php?id=1203 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs}}</ref>
* Presbytery Building was constructed in 1909, in the spirit of historicism with neo-baroque elements and a hint of secession influence. It now hosts Senta Town Museum.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Градски музеј – Thurzó Lajos |url=https://tlkk.org/sr/%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%98/?lang=sr |access-date=2024-11-05 |language=sr-RS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-17 |title=PARISH AND THE MUSEUM |url=https://www.heritage-su.org.rs/en/parish-and-the-museum/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=The Intermunicipal Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Slavnić house was built in 1904-05 and designed by Béla Lajta, shortly after the fire station. It represents a valuable example of a residential secession style building.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-17 |title=SLAVNIĆ HOUSE |url=https://www.heritage-su.org.rs/en/slavnic-house/ |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=The Intermunicipal Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Inhabited places== ==Inhabited places==
Senta municipality includes the town of Senta and 4 villages. The villages are (Hungarian names are in ''italics''): Senta municipality includes the town of Senta and 4 villages. The villages are (Hungarian names are in ''italics''):
*] (''Felsőhegy'') *] (''Felsőhegy'')
*] (''Bogaras'') *] (''Bogaras'')
*] (''Tornyos'') *] (''Tornyos'')
*] (''Kevi'') *] (''Kevi'')


== Climate == == Climate ==
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The ] subtype for this climate is "]" (Marine West Coast Climate/]).<ref name="weatherbase">{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=127041&cityname=Senta%2C+Severni+Banat%2C+Serbia&units= |title=Senta, Serbia Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase) |publisher=weatherbase.com|access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref>

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|Year high F = 62 |year high F = 62
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|Feb low F = 24 |Feb low F = 24
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|Nov low F = 37 |Nov low F = 37
|Dec low F = 26 |Dec low F = 26
|Year low F = 42 |year low F = 42
|Jan precipitation inch = 1.2 |Jan precipitation inch = 1.2
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|Nov precipitation inch = 1.8 |Nov precipitation inch = 1.8
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|Year precipitation inch = 22.4 |year precipitation inch = 22.4
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==Demographics (2002 census)== ==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
{{Update|type=section|date=January 2012}}
|type =
| percentages = pagr
|1948|29617 |1953|29898 |1961|31081 |1971|31416 |1981|30519 |1991|28779 |2002|25568 |2011|23316 |2022|17953
| source = <ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia|url=http://pod2.stat.gov.rs/ObjavljenePublikacije/Popis2011/Knjiga20.pdf|website=stat.gov.rs|publisher=Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref>
}}


According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Senta has a population of 23,316 inhabitants.
===Ethnic groups in the Senta municipality===
*] = 20,587 (forming an absolute majority of 80.51%)
*] = 2,739 (10.71%)
*] = 581 (2.27%)
*] = 392 (1.53%)
*Others.


===Ethnic groups===
All settlements in the municipality have Hungarian ethnic majorities. All settlements in the municipality have Hungarian ethnic majorities.


The ethnic composition of the municipality according to the census of 2011:<ref>{{cite web|title=Попис становништва, домаћинстава и станова 2011. у Републици Србији|url=http://pod2.stat.gov.rs/ObjavljenePublikacije/Popis2011/Nacionalna%20pripadnost-Ethnicity.pdf|website=stat.gov.rs|publisher=Republički zavod za statistiku|access-date=6 April 2019}}</ref>
===Ethnic groups in the Senta town===
{|class="wikitable"
*] = 15,860 (78.12%)
|-
*] = 2,655 (13.08%)
! Ethnic group
*] = 373 (1.84%)
! Population
*] = 235 (1.16%)
!%
*Others.
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|18,441
|79.09%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|2,533
|10.86%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|595
|2.55%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|107
|0.46%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|84
|0.36%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|62
|0.27%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|48
|0.21%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|31
|0.13%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|27
|0.12%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|]||align="right"|21
|0.09%
|-
|style="background:#F5F5DC;"|Others||align="right"|1,367
|5.86%
|- class="sortbottom"
|style="background:#F0F0F0;"|'''Total'''||align="right"|23,316
|
|}


==Economy==
With the population of 20,363, the town of Senta is the largest settlement in Vojvodina in which ethnic Hungarians form the absolute majority.
The following table gives a preview of total number of registered people employed in legal entities per their core activity (as of 2018):<ref name="stats18">{{cite web|title=MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA, 2019.|url=https://publikacije.stat.gov.rs/G2019/PdfE/G201913046.pdf|website=stat.gov.rs|publisher=]|date=25 December 2019|access-date=28 December 2019}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
==Sights==
|-
*]
! Activity
*]
! Total
*]
|-
*]
|Agriculture, forestry and fishing||align="right"|77
|-
|Mining and quarrying||align="right"|-
|-
|Manufacturing||align="right"|2,729
|-
|Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply||align="right"|69
|-
|Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities||align="right"|100
|-
|Construction||align="right"|169
|-
|Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles||align="right"|925
|-
|Transportation and storage||align="right"|352
|-
|Accommodation and food services||align="right"|149
|-
|Information and communication||align="right"|85
|-
|Financial and insurance activities||align="right"|89
|-
|Real estate activities||align="right"|13
|-
|Professional, scientific and technical activities||align="right"|173
|-
|Administrative and support service activities||align="right"|115
|-
|Public administration and defense; compulsory social security||align="right"|349
|-
|Education||align="right"|532
|-
|Human health and social work activities||align="right"|629
|-
|Arts, entertainment and recreation||align="right"|100
|-
|Other service activities||align="right"|173
|-
|Individual agricultural workers||align="right"|522
|- class="sortbottom"
|'''Total'''||align="right"|'''7,350'''
|}


==Notable citizens== ==Notable citizens==
Senta is the birthplace of many renowned people, including: Senta is the birthplace of many renowned people, including:
* ], composer
* ] (writer and poet)
* ], mathematician
* ] (cultural benefactor)
* ], writer and poet, member of the ]
* ] (textile designer)
* ], cultural benefactor, he is famous for writing the lyrics to the Serbian National anthem '']''
* ] (writer)
* ], textile designer
* ] (luminary)
* ], Serbian-Spanish handball goalkeeper, World champion
* ] (writer)
* ], Serbian-Hungarian handball player
* ] (Greco-Roman wrestler)
* ], luminary
* ] (cultural benefactor)
* ], realist and comedy writer
* ], politician, ]
* ], politician
* ], wrestler, European champion and Olympic bronze medalist
* ], wrestler, World champion
* ], wrestler, European champion
* ], swimmer, European championships bronze medalist
* ], Hungarian football player
* ], Hungarian football player
* ], table tennis player, European championships bronze medalist
* ], tennis player


==Twin cities== ==Twin towns - sister cities==
Senta is twinned with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Testvérvárosaink|url=http://www.zenta-senta.co.rs/hu/1/p/11/29_08_2016_Nasi-bratski-gradovi.html/7|website=zenta-senta.co.rs|publisher=Senta|language=hu|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Serbia}} ''']''', Serbia
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
*{{flagicon|Slovakia}} '''] ''', Slovakia
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} ''']''', Hungary *{{flagicon|ROU}} ], Romania
*{{flagicon|Slovenia}} ''']''', Slovenia *{{flagicon|HUN}} ], Hungary
*{{flagicon|Ukraine}} ''']''', Ukraine *{{flagicon|HUN}} ], Hungary
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For other uses, see Senta (disambiguation). Town and municipality in Vojvodina, Serbia
Senta Сента (Serbian)
Zenta (Hungarian)
Town and municipality
Senta, City HallSenta, City Hall
Coat of arms of SentaCoat of arms
Location of Senta within SerbiaLocation of Senta within Serbia
Coordinates: 45°55′53″N 20°05′24″E / 45.93139°N 20.09000°E / 45.93139; 20.09000
Country Serbia
Province Vojvodina
DistrictBačka
Government
 • MayorHajnalka Burány (VMSZ)
Area
 • Senta293.0 km (113.12 sq mi)
Elevation81 m (266 ft)
Population
 • Senta14,452
 • Metro17,953
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code24400
Area code+381(0)24
Car platesSA
Websitehttp://www.zenta-senta.co.rs
Map of Senta municipality
The tower of the City Hall
The bridge across Tisa River in Senta

Senta (Serbian Cyrillic: Сента, pronounced [sɛ̌ːnta]; Hungarian: Zenta, pronounced [ˈzɛntɒ]; Romanian: Zenta) is a town and municipality located in the North Banat District of the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. It is situated on the bank of the Tisa river in the geographical region of Bačka. The town has a population of 14,452, whilst the Senta municipality has 17,953 inhabitants (2022 census).

History

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Archaeological finds indicate that the area around the modern settlement was populated from the prehistoric times. Neolithic and eneolithic societies settled in the vicinity of modern Senta thousands of years ago leaving credible traces of their presence. A Neolithic Tiszapolgár–Bodrogkeresztúr culture necropolis was found in Senta. The first historic population that might have lived in the area were most likely the Agathyrsi (6th century BC). With certainty we can claim that the inhabitants of the early "Senta" in the 6th century AD were Sarmatians, Slavs alike and Avars. Hungarian people invaded the area during the great breakthrough of the Magyars in the 9th century AD.

According to historic records, the town was mentioned first in 1216 under the name Szintarev. In this time, it was under administration of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. The entire area was sacked by Mongols in 1241/42. After initial salvation, Senta saw more than two centuries of prosperity. Initially, the town was part of Bodrog county, and later part of the Csongrád County. Records also indicate that from the year 1440 an area south of Senta called Peser was under the control of the Serbian despots. In the second half of the 15th century there occurred a brief conflict, a small war of sorts, with the rivaling community of Szeged. Nevertheless, in the year 1506 Senta became a royal free city, granted that by the Czech–Hungarian King Vladislav II Jagellion. By that time Senta had a fort, a harbour and a catholic monastery. The peasant rebellions of 1514 did not include Senta in the wake of destruction. Although still under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary in 1525 there was an autonomous Serb militia stationed in the fort. Autonomous in terms of command since on the list of officers one can clearly note that Serb units had their own commanding officers, most notably Mihailo Konjović and Stevan Brančić. After the Battle of Mohács in 1526 Senta was no longer under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the brief period of the reign of Serb Emperor Jovan Nenad, Senta was part of Jovan Nenad's state and was a refuge for Serb forces. One may clearly acknowledge this due to the fact that after being seriously wounded in Szeged, Jovan Nenad and his guards retreated towards Senta, only to be intercepted by Hungarian forces and murdered in the village of Tornjoš. After Jovan Nenad was murdered and his state collapsed, Senta was again placed under administration of the Kingdom of Hungary, until it came under full Ottoman control in 1542. During Ottoman conquest, local Hungarian population left this area, which was then populated by Serbs who came from other parts of the Ottoman Empire.

During the second half of the 16th century and most of the 17th century Senta was under administration of the Ottoman Empire and the town and area were part of the Sanjak of Segedin. However, Ottomans only operated a garrison in the fort, while the population of settlement was Serb. The reputed traveler, Evliya Çelebi, visited Senta during his expeditions, and noted that it is a small place, quiet and calm with a fort, a mosque and a village with enough services to maintain itself. On the 15. October 1686 a skirmish between local Serb insurgence under Habsburg command and a smaller Ottoman force occurred. The event is known as the First Battle of Senta. From the year 1686 to the more commonly known Battle of Senta in 1697 the town and its surroundings were no longer under Ottoman control, but at the same time were neither controlled by the Habsburgs.

On 11 September 1697 Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the Ottoman army in the Battle of Senta, which was fought at this location, and after the Treaty of Karlovci in 1699, the town was included into Habsburg monarchy as part of the Tisza–Maros section of the Military Frontier. Amongst those involved in the battle was skilled Serb officer, Captain and later Colonel Jovan Popović Tekelija, who after the conflict took command over part of the Frontier. During this period Senta was mainly populated by Serbs and had a small Orthodox church. It was well fortified and protected by organized units of Serb militia called Frontiersmen. After the abolishment of this part of the Frontier in 1751, Senta was included into District of Theiss, which was part of the Bács-Bodrog County of the Habsburg Kingdom of Hungary. Many of the Serbs that lived in the town, and that now considered themselves humiliated by being reduced from soldiers to farmers, emigrated either to other parts of the Habsburg monarchy where Military Frontier was still needed either to Russia (notably to New Serbia and Slavo-Serbia). One of the settlements in New Serbia was also named Senta by the Serb colonists.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Hungarians, Slovaks, Germans, and Jews settled in the town. In 1848–1849 revolution, the town was alternately controlled by the forces of the Kingdom of Hungary and forces of the Serbian Vojvodina. From 1849 to 1860, it was part of the Voivodeship of Serbia and Banat of Temeschwar, a separate Austrian crown land. After abolishment of the voivodeship in 1860, Senta was again included into Bács-Bodrog County. In 1910, the population of the town numbered 29,666 inhabitants of whom 27,221 (91.8%) spoke Hungarian, 2,020 (6.8%) spoke Serbian, and 425 (1.4%) spoke other languages.

Serbs started to settle in the town in larger number again after the First World War, when Senta became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later renamed to Yugoslavia) in 1918. From 1918 to 1922, the town was part of Novi Sad County, from 1922 to 1929 part of Belgrade Oblast, and from 1929 to 1941 part of Danube Banovina. From 1941 to 1944, Senta was occupied by the Axis troops and was attached to Horthy's Hungary. After the war, in 1944, Senta became part of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina within new socialist Yugoslavia. From 1945 Vojvodina was part of the People's Republic of Serbia within Yugoslavia.

Architecture

Senta fire station designed by Béla Lajta
Royal Hotel in Senta

Senta's architectural heritage includes several buildings protected as cultural monuments of great importance, mostly from the early 20th century:

  • Senta Fire Station was built between 1903-1904 and designed by Béla Lajta, as a mix of folk architecture and Hungarian secession. With exquisitely crafted ornaments, it represents one of the most unique secession style buildings.
  • Senta Town Hall was built between 1912-1914, after the old one was destroyed in a fire. It overlooks the Main Square and features a massive tower that dominates the town landscape.
  • Royal Hotel was built in the early 20th century and represents the last work of Ede Magyar. Hotel's grand hall is decorated with two large wall paintings from 1967, by József Ács and József Benes.
  • Presbytery Building was constructed in 1909, in the spirit of historicism with neo-baroque elements and a hint of secession influence. It now hosts Senta Town Museum.
  • Slavnić house was built in 1904-05 and designed by Béla Lajta, shortly after the fire station. It represents a valuable example of a residential secession style building.

Inhabited places

Senta municipality includes the town of Senta and 4 villages. The villages are (Hungarian names are in italics):

Climate

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).

Climate data for Senta
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2
(36) 		4
(40) 		11
(51) 		17
(63) 		23
(73) 		27
(80) 		29
(84) 		28
(83) 		24
(76) 		18
(64) 		11
(52) 		3
(37) 		17
(62)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −5
(23) 		−4
(24) 		0
(32) 		5
(41) 		10
(50) 		13
(56) 		15
(59) 		14
(57) 		11
(51) 		6
(43) 		3
(37) 		−3
(26) 		6
(42)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 30
(1.2) 		28
(1.1) 		41
(1.6) 		41
(1.6) 		69
(2.7) 		61
(2.4) 		48
(1.9) 		51
(2) 		56
(2.2) 		58
(2.3) 		46
(1.8) 		43
(1.7) 		570
(22.4)
Source: Weatherbase

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
194829,617—    
195329,898+0.19%
196131,081+0.49%
197131,416+0.11%
198130,519−0.29%
199128,779−0.59%
200225,568−1.07%
201123,316−1.02%
202217,953−2.35%
Source:

According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Senta has a population of 23,316 inhabitants.

Ethnic groups

All settlements in the municipality have Hungarian ethnic majorities.

The ethnic composition of the municipality according to the census of 2011:

Ethnic group Population %
Hungarians 18,441 79.09%
Serbs 2,533 10.86%
Roma 595 2.55%
Yugoslavs 107 0.46%
Croats 84 0.36%
Albanians 62 0.27%
Montenegrins 48 0.21%
Slovaks 31 0.13%
Macedonians 27 0.12%
Bunjevci 21 0.09%
Others 1,367 5.86%
Total 23,316

Economy

The following table gives a preview of total number of registered people employed in legal entities per their core activity (as of 2018):

Activity Total
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 77
Mining and quarrying -
Manufacturing 2,729
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 69
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 100
Construction 169
Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 925
Transportation and storage 352
Accommodation and food services 149
Information and communication 85
Financial and insurance activities 89
Real estate activities 13
Professional, scientific and technical activities 173
Administrative and support service activities 115
Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 349
Education 532
Human health and social work activities 629
Arts, entertainment and recreation 100
Other service activities 173
Individual agricultural workers 522
Total 7,350

Notable citizens

Senta is the birthplace of many renowned people, including:

Twin towns - sister cities

Senta is twinned with:

See also

References

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