Sarajevo Canton

Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canton in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Canton

Kanton Sarajevo[1]

Kanton Sarajevo (bs)
Sarajevska županija (hr)
Сарајевски кантон (sr)

Canton

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Coat of arms

Coordinates: 43°40′N 18°15′E﻿ / ﻿43.667°N 18.250°E﻿ / 43.667; 18.250
Country| Bosnia and Herzegovina
Entity| Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Established| 1995; 30 years ago (1995)
Cantonal seat| Sarajevo
Municipalities|

List

* 9 municipalities

Government

• Body| Sarajevo Cantonal Assembly
• Premier| Nihad Uk (NS)
• President of Assembly| Elvedin Okerić (NiP)
Area

[2]

• Total

| 1,276.9 km2 (493.0 sq mi)
Population

(2013 census)[3]

• Total

| 413,593
• Density| 320/km2 (840/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code| BA-09
Website| vlada.ks.gov.ba
Cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Sarajevo Canton, officially the Canton of Sarajevo[1] (Bosnian: Kanton Sarajevo;[1] Croatian: Sarajevska županija; Serbian: Сарајевски кантон, romanized: Sarajevski kanton), is a federated state and one of the ten cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its cantonal seat is the city of Sarajevo, also the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Canton represents the metro area of Sarajevo. It contains 97% of the city's population, but a much smaller percentage of the official land area. The majority of the population is Bosniak (83.8%).[4]

## History

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See also: History of Sarajevo

The history of Sarajevo dates back to Neolithic times, when the Butmir culture made its mountains and hills their home. In ancient times, the Sarajevo area (Canton) was occupied by the Illyrians. The local tribe, the Daesitates, controlled most of the area. They were a warlike bunch and the last Illyrian tribe to resist Roman rule, which finally came in AD 9\. Under Roman rule, many roads were constructed in the region, as well as a city on top of modern-day Ilidža. During the Middle Ages, the area of Sarajevo Canton was a key part of the Bosnian Kingdom. The toponym Vrhbosna existed somewhere in the region and was one of the notable settlements at the time.

True development of the region came after the Ottoman conquest when local Muslim noble Isa-Beg Isaković established the roots of the modern city of Sarajevo, between 1461 and 1463. The region grew along with the city, which quickly, after Istanbul, became the most important in the Balkans. Later rule by Austria-Hungary modernized and westernized the region. Under Yugoslavia, there was major development of the area, which more than tripled in size. Because of its ideal geographical location in between mountains, Sarajevo was chosen to host the 1984 Winter Olympics. Much of this progress was offset however by the Yugoslav Wars in the early 1990s.

The Sarajevo Canton was a result of this warfare, created by the Washington Accords in 1994, and its boundaries defined by the Dayton Accords in 1995.

## Government

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Like all Cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the head of the Sarajevo Canton is called the Premier. The current Premier is Nihad Uk, having served since 24 March 2023.[5] Like many other heads of executive branches of government in the world, the Premier has a cabinet which helps him go about his duties. The Sarajevo Canton also has ministries, services, and agencies to help in the running of the region.

The Canton is split into 9 municipalities. They are all based on the major settlements in their region, except for Sarajevo, whose size and status as capital city gives it four separate municipalities and its own separate city government. Major cities are in municipalities of the same name in Bosnia and Herzegovina (i.e. Ilidža is part of Ilidža Municipality) whose governments are the de facto city government as their jurisdiction covers the city and all major suburbs.

* Agencies of Sarajevo Canton
* Agency for Cantonal Development
* Agency for Reserves of Goods
* Agency for Cantonal Information and Statistics
* Agency for the Planning of Cantonal Growth
* Professional Fire-Extinguishing Brigade

## Geography

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The Sarajevo Canton has a typical Bosnian geography. It is located close to the geometric center of the country, and contains numerous mountains, including Bjelašnica, Igman, Jahorina, Trebević, and Treskavica. The cities of the Canton are built predominantly on the hills at the foot of these mountains, and the fields in between them. The most significant of these is the Sarajevo field, a small depression upon which the bulk of the city is built upon. The Miljacka river passes through the Canton. Vrelo Bosne, the source of the Bosna River, is found in Sarajevo Canton and is the source of water for most residents of Sarajevo.[citation needed]

## Economy

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Sarajevo is economically strongest region in the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city and canton generate more than 37% of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian GDP.

The economy of Sarajevo Canton is slowly growing better, although it has been severely weakened by the Siege of Sarajevo and is still drastically weaker than it used to be during Yugoslav period. The employment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45.5% officially; however, grey economy may reduce actual unemployment to between 25 and 30%, while in Sarajevo the official unemployment rate is around 15% of the labour force.

Major industries in the region include tourism, food processing, manufacturing and IT. Several major Bosnian companies are based in the Canton such as Bosnalijek and Bosna Bank International. The area also holds the country footholds of numerous foreign corporations, such as Coca-Cola, Raiffeisen Bank International, Ziraat Bank, Al Jazeera, Volkswagen, among many others.

## Demographics

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The Sarajevo Canton contains Sarajevo and its metro area. Since the city is the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is also one of the most populous Cantons of Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the 2013 population census, the overall population of Sarajevo Canton is 413.593. 84% of population are ethnic Bosniaks, 4,2% Croats, and 3,2% Serbs.

The population density of Sarajevo Canton is some 350 people per km2. 15.8% of the Canton's population are youth up to 14 years of age, 67.8% are between 15 and 64 years of age, and some 16.4% are over 65 years of age.[6]

Of the nine municipalities, the biggest population belongs to Novi Grad, with some 125.626 residents, and the smallest population was in Trnovo, which has a mere 2.850 residents.[6]

* View on Bosmal City Center Towers

* View on Novi Grad, Sarajevo

* View towards BHRT Sarajevo

∗ 1961–1981 censuses

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 1961

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 1971

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 1981

∗ 1991 census

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 1991

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 1991

* Share of Muslims in Sarajevo by settlements 1991

* Share of Serbs in Sarajevo by settlements 1991

* Share of Croats in Sarajevo by settlements 1991

∗ 2013 census

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 2013

* Ethnic structure of Sarajevo by settlements 2013

* Share of Bosniaks in Sarajevo by settlements 2013

* Share of Serbs in Sarajevo by settlements 2013

* Share of Croats in Sarajevo by settlements 2013

## Municipalities

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Map showing the municipalities within Sarajevo Canton.
1–Centar, 2–Hadžići, 3–Ilidža, 4–Ilijaš, 5–Novi Grad, 6–Novo Sarajevo, 7–Stari Grad, 8–Trnovo, 9–Vogošća

The Sarajevo Canton consists of 9 municipalities, of which 4 comprise the city of Sarajevo:

Municipality  | Population
Urban  | Population
Municipal

|
|

Sarajevo–Novi Grad | 117,822  | 118,553
Ilidža | 63,528  | 66,730
Sarajevo–Novo Sarajevo | 63,952  | 64,814
Sarajevo–Centar | 53,081  | 55,181
Sarajevo–Stari Grad | 36,339  | 36,976
Vogošća | 10,568  | 26,343
Hadžići | 4,993  | 23,891
Ilijaš | 4,921  | 19,603
Trnovo | 67  | 1,502
Total | 355,271 | 413,593

## See also

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* List of heads of the Sarajevo Canton

## References

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1. ^ a b c The Constitution of the Canton of Sarajevo Archived 3 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine Official name of canton is Canton of Sarajevo
2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2013.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
3. ^ "popis2013.ba" (PDF). www.popis2013.ba. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2016.
4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2012.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
5. ^ "Premijer | Vlada Kantona Sarajevo". vlada.ks.gov.ba. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020.
6. ^ a b "The estimate of the present population by age and sex, June 30, 2013" (PDF). Federal Office of Statistics, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 20 September 2013.

## External links

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* Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton

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* Bileća
* Brod
* Bratunac
* Brčko
* Čajniče
* Čelinac
* Donji Žabar
* Foča
* Gacko
* Han Pijesak
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* Istočni Mostar
* Istočno Sarajevo
* Istočna Ilidža
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* Kneževo
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* Kozarska Dubica
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* Kupres
* Ljubinje
* Lopare
* Milići
* Modriča
* Mrkonjić Grad
* Nevesinje
* Novi Grad
* Novo Goražde
* Osmaci
* Oštra Luka
* Pelagićevo
* Petrovac
* Petrovo
* Prnjavor
* Ribnik
* Rogatica
* Rudo
* Stanari
* Šamac
* Šekovići
* Šipovo
* Srbac
* Srebrenica
* Teslić
* Ugljevik
* Višegrad
* Vlasenica
* Vukosavlje

43°51′N 18°15′E﻿ / ﻿43.850°N 18.250°E﻿ / 43.850; 18.250

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Sarajevo

History of Sarajevo|

* Ancient times
* Middle Ages
* Early Ottoman
* Late Ottoman
* Sacking of Sarajevo
* Austria-Hungary
* Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
* Yugoslav era
* 1984 Winter Olympics
* Modern era
* Siege of Sarajevo
* Mayors (City Council)
* Timeline

Municipalities|

| City proper|

* Centar
* Novi Grad
* Novo Sarajevo
* Stari Grad

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Urban area|

* Ilidža
* Istočno Sarajevo (Istočna Ilidža
* Istočno Novo Sarajevo)
* Vogošća

Metro area|

* Breza
* Hadžići
* Ilijaš
* Istočni Stari Grad
* Kiseljak
* Kreševo
* Pale
* Sokolac
* Trnovo
* FBiH
* RS
* Visoko

Neighborhoods|

* Alipašino Polje
* Babića Bašća
* Baščaršija
* Čengić Vila
* Dobrinja
* Grbavica
* Džidžikovac
* Hrasno
* Koševo
* Mejtaš
* Marijin Dvor
* Otoka
* Višnjik
* Vratnik

Buildings and
landmarks|

* Ambassadors' Alley
* ARIA Centar
* Avaz Twist Tower
* Bijela Tabija
* Bistrik Railway Station Building
* Bosmal City Center
* Sarajevo Clock Tower
* Despić House
* Đuro Đaković Memorial
* Eternal flame
* FIS building
* Goat's Bridge
* Greek-Bosnian Friendship Building
* Hotel Central
* Hotel Europe
* Hotel Stari Grad
* Latin Bridge
* Morića Han
* Papagajka Building
* Presidency Building
* Sarajevo Rose
* Sarajevo Tunnel
* Sarajevo Zoo
* Skakavac Waterfall
* Suada and Olga bridge
* Svrzo's House
* Svjetlost building
* Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge
* UNITIC Towers
* Veliki Park
* Vidovdan Heroes Chapel
* Vrelo Bosne
* Vraca Memorial Park

Places of worship|

| Muslim|

* Ali Pasha's
* Emperor's
* Ferhat-Pasha's
* Gazi Husrev-Bey's
* Istiqlal
* King Fahd's
* Hadžijska
* Čekrekčija Mosque
* Čobanija Mosque

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Catholic|

* Sarajevo Cathedral
* St. Anthony's
* St. Joseph's
* Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
* Carmelite Monastery

Orthodox|

* Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
* Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church
* Church of the Holy Transfiguration

Jewish|

* Sarajevo Synagogue
* Sarajevo Haggadah

Culture|

* Bosnian Cultural Center
* Youth Centre Skenderija
* East West Theatre Company
* Europe House Sarajevo
* Gazi Husrev-beg Library
* HKD Napredak
* International Center for Children and Youth
* Jelićeva Theatre
* Kamerni teatar 55
* La Benevolencija
* Magical Theatre Company
* Meeting Point Cinema
* Open Stage Obala
* Sarajevo Film Center
* Sarajevo National Theatre
* Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra
* Sarajevo War Theatre
* Sarajevo Youth Theatre
* Street art in Sarajevo
* Vijećnica

Galleries and
museums|

* Ars Aevi Museum of Contemporary Art
* Collegium Artisticum
* Duplex Art Gallery
* Ex-Yu Rock Centar
* Galerija Java
* Gallery 11/07/95
* Gazi Husrev-bey Museum
* Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Manifesto Gallery of Contemporary Arts
* Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
* Museum of Literature and Theater Arts
* Museum of Optical Illusions Sarajevo
* Sarajevo City Museum
* National Gallery
* National Museum
* Sarajevo Brewery Museum
* Sarajevo VRX Immersive Museum
* Sarajevo Winter Olympics Museum
* Sevdah Art House
* Walter Defends Sarajevo Museum
* War Childhood Museum

Education|

| Public|

* University of Sarajevo
* Academy of Fine Arts
* Academy of Performing Arts
* Faculty of Electrical Engineering
* Faculty of Political Science
* Faculty of Law
* Music Academy
* First Gymnasium
* Second Gymnasium
* Secondary School of Applied Arts Sarajevo

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Private|

* International Burch University
* International University of Sarajevo
* Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

Sports venues|

| Stadiums|

* Koševo Stadium
* Grbavica Stadium
* Otoka Stadium

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Indoor arenas|

* Skenderija Hall
* Zetra Olympic Hall

Transport|

* Sarajevo International Airport
* Sarajevo main railway station
* Sarajevo Tramway

Streets and squares|

* Austria Square
* Bazardžani Street
* Brodac Street
* Čobanija Street
* Čizmedžiluk Street
* Despićeva Street
* Đulagina Street
* Ferhadija street
* Hadžiristića Street
* Hamdije Kreševljakovića Street
* Josipa Štadlera Street
* Kazazi Street
* Kazandžiluk Street
* Kulovića Street
* Kovači Street
* Logavina Street
* Marshal Tito street
* Mis Irbina Street
* Mula Mustafe Bašeskije Street
* Muvekita Street
* Obala Kulina bana
* Obala Maka Dizdara
* Prote Bakovića Street
* Radićeva Street
* Sarači street
* Šenoina Street
* Sima Milutinović Sarajlija Street
* Strossmayer Street
* Trg Oslobođenja - Alija Izetbegović
* Trgovke Street
* Vilsonovo Šetalište
* Zelenih Beretki Street
* Zlatarska Street
* Ćurčiluk Mali
* Vladislava Skarića Street

Events|

* AJ DOCS
* Baščaršija Nights
* Ballet Fest Sarajevo
* Bookstan
* FEDU
* Garden of Dreams
* Ilidža Folk Music Festival
* InterDance Fest
* Jazz Fest Sarajevo
* Juventafest
* MESS International Theatre Festival
* PitchWise Festival
* Pop-Up! Sarajevo
* Pravo Ljudski Film Festival
* Sarajevo Beer Festival
* Sarajevo Evenings of Music
* Sarajevo Fashion Film Festival
* Sarajevo Fest
* Sarajevo Film Festival
* Sarajevo Half Marathon
* Sarajevo Holiday Market
* Sarajevo International Guitar Festival
* Sarajevo Matinée
* Sarajevo Pride
* Sarajevo StreeAt Food Festival
* Sarajevo Winter Festival
* Sarajevo Youth Film Festival
* Sonemus Fest
* SOS Design Festival
* VIVA Film Festival
* WARM Festival

Media|

* Dani
* Dnevni avaz
* Face TV
* Federalna televizija
* Hayat TV
* Kalman Radio
* Kanal 1
* Klix.ba
* Nova BH
* O Kanal
* OBN
* Oslobođenje
* Radio M
* Radio Sarajevo 90,2
* RSG Radio
* RTV Vogošća
* Slobodna Bosna
* TV Alfa
* TVSA

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