Breza, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Breza | ||
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View of the town. | ||
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 Location of Breza within Bosnia and Herzegovina. | ||
| Country |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Entity | The Federation | |
| Canton | Zenica-Doboj | |
| Government | ||
| • Municipality president | Halil Tuzlić (Independent)[1] | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 72,9 km2 (281 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013 census) | ||
| • Total | 14,564[2] | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Area code(s) | 032[3] | |
| Website | http://www.opcinabreza.com/ | |
Breza is a town and municipality in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, famous for the local mining activities and production of coal. It covers an area of 73 km2 (28 sq mi) and is part of the Zenica-Doboj Canton in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Total area of municipality of Breza is 83 square kilometers. It is located in the Zenica-Doboj Canton and it borders with four municipalities: Ilijaš, Kakanj, Vareš and Visoko. Its economic environment is based on coalmine, which was established in year 1907.
History
Breza as a settlement was first time mentioned in documents dating from the 2nd century as Hedum Kastelum (Inhabited Castle). The ancient town was the capital of the infamous Daesitiates, an Ilyrian tribe which had most of the territory of modern central Bosnia under control before being crushed by the Romans.
Geography
Information from the last census held in October 2013 tell that the municipality has a population of 14,564 inhabitants.[4] Breza is sometimes visited from tourists who usually visit the old town or explore the hills surrounding the town. The whole municipality is wanted by foreign investors mainly because of its mining activities.
Education
The municipality has 3 primary schools and two secondary schools of which one is a Gymnasium and the other one is a technical/vocational school.[5][6]
Sport
Breza is famous for having one of the oldest clubs formed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the football club "Rudar" was formed in 1924. The town is also famous for many local volleyball and basketball clubs.[7]
Places in the municipality
• Banjevac • Breza • Bukovik • Bulbušići • Gornja Breza • Izbod • Kamenice • Koritnik • Mahala • Mahmutovića Rijeka • Nasići • Očevlje • Orahovo • Podgora • Potkraj • Prhinje • Seoce • Slivno • Smailbegovići • Smrekovica • Sutješćica • Trtorići • Vardište • Vijesolići • Vlahinje • Vrbovik • Založje • Župča.
Demographics
1971
In the 1971 census:
| Ethnicity | Population | % |
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| Bosniaks | 10,659 | 71.90% |
| Serbs | 2,333 | 15.73% |
| Croats | 1,446 | 9.75% |
| Yugoslavs | 225 | 1.51% |
| Others | 161 | 1.11% |
| Total: | 14,824 | 100% |
1991
In the 1991 census, the municipality of Breza had 17,317 residents:
| Ethnicity | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bosniaks | 13,079 | |
| Serbs | 2,122 | |
| Croats | 851 | |
| Others | 1,265 | |
| Total: | 17,317 | 100% |
Notable people
- Haris Silajdžić, politician
- Alija Sirotanović, miner
See also
References
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Coordinates: 44°01′16″N 18°15′40″E / 44.021°N 18.261°E
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