Čelić

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Čelić
Челић
Location of Čelić within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Location of Čelić within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Čelić (Bosnia)
Čelić
Čelić
Location of Čelić
Coordinates: 44°43′N 18°49′E / 44.717, 18.817
Country Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
Entity Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Government
 - Municipality president Sead Muminović
Area
 - Total 132 km² (51 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 12,000
 - Density 90/km² (233.1/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Area code(s) +387 35
Website: Official Website

Čelić is a municipality located in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is part of the Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Čelić was part of the municipality of Lopare prior to the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The part of the municipality that was controlled by the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina became the municipality of Čelić.

[edit] Geography

The municipality is 132 km² (51 sq mi) with a population of 12,000. It is located in the hills of Majevica. Čelić borders the municipalities of Srebrenik, Tuzla, Lopare (RS) and the Brčko District.

[edit] Demographics

In 2005, 94% of population of the municipality were ethnic Bosniaks.

[edit] See also

Coordinates: 44°43′N, 18°49′E