The village of Kičavsa (the name Kičava is often found in people and documents) is located in the municipality of Bijelo Polje, in the Visija part of the famous Vraneška valley, not far from Pavino Polje.
A few key features of Kicavasa:
1. Geographical position and nature
Location: It is located in a hilly-mountainous area above Pavino Polje, towards the border with the municipality of Pljevlja and the wider Kovren massif.
Landscape: The village is adorned with a typical Vrane landscape — spacious meadows, pastures, rolling hills and dense coniferous and deciduous forests. Due to the higher altitude, the climate is mountainous, with cool summers and harsh winters.
2. Population and tradition
Recognizability: Indigenous families have lived in this village and in this part of Vraneš in general for centuries (among the most numerous and well-known surnames in Kičavsa are Kljajevići, Bojovići and others).
Animal husbandry and agriculture: Locals are traditionally engaged in animal husbandry (breeding of large cattle and sheep). This region is known for the top quality of dairy products — especially the traditional Vrane cheese and cream cheese.
3. History and archaeological traces
Churches and the past: Like many parts of the Vraneška Valley, Kičavsa has a long history. In the area of the village and its surroundings there are old settlements and localities known as "churches" and old cemeteries (Greek/Roman or medieval), which testify to the continuity of life in this area since ancient times.
4. Life today
Demographics: Like most of the villages in Vraneš, Kičavsa faced an outflow of population towards Bijeli Polje, Podgorica and Serbia during the past decades.
Rural environment: Today, there are a small number of permanent households living in the village who are seriously engaged in agriculture, while during the spring and summer the estates come alive when the locals who live in the cities come to mow and maintain their ancestral lands. The area is extremely quiet and suitable for beekeeping and living in clean, untouched nature.
