Rotino
Rotino
Ротино | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 An old school in Rotino | |
  Rotino Location within North Macedonia | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′N 21°13′E / 41.050°N 21.217°E | |
| Country |  North Macedonia |
| Region |  Pelagonia |
| Municipality |  Bitola |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 113 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Rotino (Macedonian: Ротино) is a village in the Bitola Municipality of North Macedonia, situated in the Pelagonia region in the southwestern part of the country. It lies in the foothills of Baba Mountain and is surrounded by natural beauty, with nearby villages including Brusnik, Capari, Gjavato, and others.
Prior to the territorial reorganization, Rotino was part of the former municipality of Capari.
History and Landmarks
A segment of the Roman-era road Via Egnatia is found in the village with the toponym Arnautski Pat, stemming from Arnaut, the Ottoman Turkish rendering for Albanians, and suggests either direct linguistic contact with Albanians or the former presence of an assimilated Albanian community.[1] Rotino is attested in the Ottoman defter of 1467/68 as a village in the vilayet of Manastir. A part of the inhabitants attested bore typical Albanian anthroponyms, such as Gjon and Gjergj.[2]
Rotino is known for its strong village character, Macedonian Orthodox traditions, and deep-rooted heritage. Many of its families have migrated abroad, particularly to Australia, while still maintaining ties to their ancestral homeland.
Notable Sites
- Old Village School – A now-abandoned yet historically important school building that once served the children of Rotino.
- Church of St. Gjorgija – A small Macedonian Orthodox church that remains a spiritual center for locals and returning diaspora.
Demographics
According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 113 inhabitants.[3] Ethnic groups in the village include:[3]
- Macedonians 113
Rotino has experienced population decline due to urban migration and emigration, particularly during the 20th century. However, it continues to be visited by descendants of former residents, especially during summer and religious holidays.
Diaspora
A large portion of the Rotino diaspora lives in Australia, particularly in Sydney, where they maintain a strong connection to their roots through family, church, and cultural organizations.
References
- ^ Murati, Qemal (2004). Fjalor i Fjalëve Shqipe Në Maqedonishten Dhe Idiomatikë Shqiptaro-maqedonase. Logos. p. 44.
Në nomenklaturën e onomastikës sllavomaqedonase ka shumë fjalë shqipe që kanë mbetur si apelativa të fosilizuara, qoftë si rezultat i ndikimit gjuhësor të drejtpërdrejtë në kontakt, qoftë si rezultat i procesit të asimilimit të popullsisë shqiptare në atë sllave, me ndërrim të substratit etnik, ku popullsia shqiptare ka ndërruar etninë ose është asimiluar, por topikët me burim shqiptar mbetën të pandërruar, të papërkthyer, pra e ruajtën burimin e primitivit. ... Arnautski Pat - udhë e kohës romake (Rotino, Manastir), segment i trasesë Via Egnatia, që shenjohet si pikë e rëndësishme arkeologjike
- ^ Murati, Qemal (2022). "EMRA VETJAKË TË PROVENIENCËS SHQIPTARE NË VILAJETIN E MANASTIRIT NË DRITËN E DEFTERËVE OSMANË TË SHEK. XV". Studime Albanologjike. ITSH: 17.
RAHOTINO Stajko, i biri i Gon-it; Dimitri, i biri i Nikolla-s; Dimitri, i biri i Pavle-s; Gjergo, i biri i Dragosllav-it;
- ^ a b Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 188.
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