| Pirotski Okrug Пиротски Округ | |
| Settlement Type: | District of Serbia |
| Mapsize: | 200px |
| Coordinates: | 43.1667°N 58°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Serbia |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Southern and Eastern Serbia |
| Seat Type: | Administrative center |
| Seat: | Pirot |
| Leader Title: | Commissioner |
| Leader Name: | Dragana Tončić |
| Total Type: | Total |
| Area Total Km2: | 2,761 |
| Population Total: | 76,700 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 census |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Municipalities |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 4 |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Settlements |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | 214 |
| Blank2 Name Sec1: | - Cities and towns |
| Blank2 Info Sec1: | 4 |
| Blank3 Name Sec1: | - Villages |
| Blank3 Info Sec1: | 210 |
| Iso Code: | RS-22 |
The Pirot District (Serbian: Пиротски Округ|Pirotski Okrug, pronounced as /pǐroːtskiː ôkruːɡ/) is one of nine administrative districts of Southern and Eastern Serbia. It expands to the southeastern part of Serbia. According to the 2022 census results, it has a population of 76,700 inhabitants. The administrative center is the city of Pirot.
It encompasses the city of Pirot and the following municipalities:
According to the 2011 census results, the Pirot District has a population of 92,479 inhabitants.
| Ethnic group | Population (2011) | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbs | 77,379 | 83.67% | |
| Bulgarians | 6,602 | 7.14% | |
| Romani | 4,306 | 4.66% | |
| Others | 4,192 | 4.53% | |
| Total | 92,479 |
The first mention of Pirot was from the second century A.D. In its vicinity is a church from the thirteenth century, the Church of St. Petka, and the monastery of St. John the Theologist from the late fourteenth century. They are fine examples of medieval architecture.
Medicinal water from the Zvonce Spa (Zvonačka Banja), a health resort, was used in ancient times, and natural beauties of this region are renowned throughout Serbia. The oldest craft, today an industry, is Rug making: the weaving trade, by which this region has gained its worldwide fame.