Odžak

For other places with the same name, see Odžak (disambiguation).
Odžak

Location of Odžak within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Odžak

Location of Odžak

Coordinates: 45°0′38″N 18°19′35″E / 45.01056°N 18.32639°ECoordinates: 45°0′38″N 18°19′35″E / 45.01056°N 18.32639°E
Country  Bosnia and Herzegovina
Government
  Municipality president Hajrudin Hadžidedić (SDA)
Area
  Total 118 km2 (46 sq mi)
Population (2013 census)
  Total 21.289
  Density 180/km2 (500/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Area code(s) +387 31
Website http://www.odzak.com

Odžak is a town in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located near the river Sava, 10 km (6.2 mi) from the border with Croatia. Odžak is in the Posavina Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Demographics

Before the Yugoslav Wars, 30 651 residents lived in the municipality in 16 local communities (villages). Over 5,000 people were employed primarily in industry and agriculture. From the largest industrial facilities were: "Strolit" - over 700 employees, "Energoinvest" - over 460 employees, "Vuntex" - over 400 employees, "Borovo" - about 200, 300 people were in Water Management Company "Posavina", there are also "Izbor", "Ratar", "Novogranja" etc.

1991

In the 1991 census the municipality of Odžak had 30,651 residents, of which were 54.15% Croats, 20.32% Bosniaks, 19.85% Serbs, 3.70% Yugoslavs and 1.98% others. The city itself had 9,377 residents.

Sports

The local football club is NK Odžak 102.

External links

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