Valjevo is located in western Serbia, less than 100 kilometres south-west of Belgrade. The Town centre is located in the valley through which the Kolubara River flows. Valjevo is one of the larger and more developed settlements in Serbia. According to the 2011 census, there were 90,312 residents in the Town. Valjevo is located at an average altitude of 185 meters. Throughout the history of the Serbian people, the people of Valjevo have often played an prominent role in national liberation movements, however, in addition to military leaders and national leaders, there is a significant number of significant writers, artists, and scientists who are from Valjevo.