Podgorica

Podgorica Подгорица
Capital city
Glavni grad Podgorica Главни град Подгорица Capital City of Podgorica
Panoramic view of Podgorica Millennium bridge Clock Tower Partisans Monument Petrović-Njegoš dynasty Royal Estate Business center Kruševac Independence square Municipal Building
Flag Coat of arms
Podgorica Location of Podgorica in Montenegro Show map of Montenegro Podgorica Podgorica (Europe) Show map of Europe
Coordinates: 42°26′29″N 19°15′46″E / 42.44139°N 19.26278°E / 42.44139; 19.26278
Country	Montenegro
Municipality	Podgorica
Founded	Before 11th century
Government
• Type	Mayor-Assembly
• Body	City Assembly of Podgorica
• Mayor	Olivera Injac (PES!)
• Deputy Mayors	Danilo Šaranović (DCG) Luka Rakčević (URA)
• Assembly President	Jelena Borovinić Bojović [sr] (n-p; DF)
• Ruling coalition	PES!–DF/PCG–DCG/ UCG/Demos–URA/Civis/SPP/SSR/DSS
Area
• Capital city	108 km2 (42 sq mi)
• Metro	1,441 km2 (556 sq mi)
Elevation	40 m (130 ft)
Population  (2023)[1]
• Rank	1st in Montenegro
• Urban	173,024
• Rural	13,803
• Metro	186,827
Demonym(s)	Podgorician (Podgoričanin) (male) (Podgoričanka) (female)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code	81 000 – 81 124
Area code	+382 20
License plate	PG
Climate	Csa, Cfa
Website	podgorica.me

Podgorica^[a][b] (Montenegrin: Подгорица,^[c] pronounced [pǒdɡoritsa]; lit. 'under the hill') is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. The city is just north of Lake Skadar and close to coastal destinations on the Adriatic Sea. Historically, it was Podgorica's position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and at the meeting-point of the fertile Zeta Plain and Bjelopavlići Valley that encouraged settlement. The surrounding landscape is predominantly mountainous terrain.

After World War II, Podgorica was first designated as the capital of Montenegro in 1946. At that time, it was renamed Titograd in honor of Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia. It served as the capital of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until Montenegro's declaration of independence in 2006, after which it was reaffirmed as the capital of an independent Montenegro. The city's original name, Podgorica, was restored in 1992 following the dissolution of Yugoslavia.

The economy of Podgorica is based on a mix of industries, including manufacturing, trade, and services. The city has seen a rise in the IT sector, with numerous startups and tech companies emerging. Podgorica serves as a central hub for Montenegro's transportation network, with an extensive road and rail system and the nearby Podgorica Airport. Tourism is also a growing sector, with the city being a gateway to Montenegro's natural and cultural attractions.

Podgorica is home to the University of Montenegro, the largest and most significant educational institution in the country. The city's cultural institutions include the Montenegrin National Theatre, the Natural History Museum of Montenegro, and several galleries and libraries. About one-third of the city's area is composed of parks, gardens, and natural landscapes, including the nearby Gorica Hill.

Prominent landmarks in Podgorica include the Millennium Bridge, the Clock Tower, and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. The city also features historical sites such as the ancient Roman settlement of Doclea and the old Ottoman town of Stara Varoš.

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