Cerajë Explained

Official Name:Cerajë
Native Name:Ceranja/Церања
Native Name Lang:sr
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Kosovo
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Location
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Mitrovica
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Leposaviq
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2002
Population Total:150-300
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:43.025°N 20.8583°W
Elevation M:860
Area Code:+383

Cerajë or Ceranja (Serbian: Церања) is a village in the municipality of Leposaviq, in northern Kosovo. It has a population of 150-300, all ethnic Albanians, and is one of three Albanian-inhabited villages in Leposaviq.[1] Another alternative name of the village is Kreshëbardhë.

History

During World War II, Ceraja along with the village of Sllatina (Vushtrri) would have a high Chetnik presence. In 1941, Albanian irregulars, mostly from the Tribe of Shala, would drive them out of the two villages.[2]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HUMANITARIAN MINORITY BUS TRANSPORTATION IN KOSOVO. 6 March 2024. 22. OSCE.
  2. Web site: QËNDRESA ANTIKOMUNISTE NË SHALËN E BAJGORES 1941 - 1950. ballikombetar.info. sq.
  3. News: Përurohet pllaka përkujtimore e poetit Jakup Ceraja. 5 March 2024. Koha Ditore.