Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina


Gračanica is a city located in Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, east of Doboj and west of Tuzla. As of 2013, it has a population of 45,220 inhabitants.

Gračanica

Gračanica is located in the lower valley of the River Sokoluša along the main road from Tuzla to Doboj, about 50 km west of Tuzla.

Settlements

• Babići
• Boljanić
• Bosansko Petrovo Selo
• Doborovci
• Donja Lohinja
• Džakule
• Gornja Lohinja
• Gračanica
• Kakmuž
• Karanovac
• Lendići
• Lukavica
• Malešići
• Miričina
• Orahovica Donja
• Orahovica Gornja
• Piskavica
• Porječina
• Pribava
• Prijeko Brdo
• Rašljeva
• Skipovac Donji
• Skipovac Gornji
• Sočkovac
• Soko
• Stjepan Polje
• Škahovica
• Vranovići

History

First writings about Gračanica were found in Turkish archives from 1528, in which Gračanica was known by its iron mine. Some away from the town was a middle age fortress named Sokol. Gračanica got the status of a town in 1548. It grew bigger during the 17th century, with the help of Ahmed-paša Budimlija, who built the White Mosque, a public bath and a clock tower. Through the time of Austrian Empire, Gračanica experienced huge economic, urban and culture development. From 1929-41, Gračanica was part of the Vrbas Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Climate

The average temperature during January is, and during July .
This area is characteristic for small quantity of downfalls, which average year amount is 830mm/m2. Maximum quantity of downfalls is in May and June, and minimum in March.
Snowfalls are most often at January, February and March.
Gračanica is area with continental climate type.

Demographics

Population

Ethnic composition

Twin towns - sister cities

Gračanica is twinned with: