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The Centar municipality, according to the ] ], is the administrative, ], ], ], ]al, and ] centre of Sarajevo. Although some of these may be disputed, Centar is certainly the most important part of Sarajevo, housing most major branches of the city and national governments. The Centar municipality, according to the ] ], is the administrative, ], ], ], ]al, and ] centre of Sarajevo. Although some of these may be disputed, Centar is certainly the most important part of Sarajevo, housing most major branches of the city and national governments.
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The municipality of Centar occupies 3,313 hectrates of land, of which close to 17% is housing. The amount of private and state owned land is nearly equal, with 1600 and 1713 hectrates respectively. The municipality celebrates May 2 as "Centar Municipality Day", in commemoration of the heroic defense by citizens of the aggressor's assault on the ] of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Centar is also home to many ] complexes such as City Hall ] and sports venues ] and ]. The municipality of Centar occupies 3,313 hectrates of land, of which close to 17% is housing. The amount of private and state owned land is nearly equal, with 1600 and 1713 hectrates respectively. The municipality celebrates May 2 as "Centar Municipality Day", in commemoration of the heroic defense by citizens of the aggressor's assault on the ] of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Centar is also home to many ] complexes such as City Hall ] and sports venues ] and ].


==History== ==History==
The ] had a tremendous effect on Centar. Prior to the aggression, Centar municipality had 79,000 citizens, of which the majority were ]. 7,000 citizens of the municipality were killed by the aggressors during the war, as major battles took place on its grounds. There was also a heavy presence of ]s in the area, however in December 2003 the government succeeded in clearing all land mines from the area. Since the end of the war, the municipality has received 12 major awards, indicating its current well-being and prosperity. The ] had a tremendous effect on Centar. Prior to the aggression, Centar municipality had 79,000 citizens, of which the majority were ]. 7,000 citizens of the municipality were killed by the aggressors during the war, as major battles took place on its grounds. There was also a heavy presence of ]s in the area, however in December 2003 the government succeeded in clearing all land mines from the area. Since the end of the war, the municipality has received 12 major awards, indicating its current well-being and prosperity.

==Demographics== ==Demographics==

===1971=== ===1971===
126,598 total 126,598 total
* ] - 74,354 (58.73%) *] - 74,354 (58.73%)
* ] - 27,658 (21.84%) *] - 27,658 (21.84%)
* ] - 12,903 (10.19%) *] - 12,903 (10.19%)
* ] - 5,944 (4.69%) *] - 5,944 (4.69%)
* Others - 5,739 (4.55%) *Others - 5,739 (4.55%)

===1991=== ===1991===
79,286 total 79,286 total
* Bosniaks - 39,761 (50.14%) *Bosniaks - 39,761 (50.14%)
* Serbs - 16,631 (20.97%) *Serbs - 16,631 (20.97%)
* Croats - 5,428 (6.84%) *Croats - 5,428 (6.84%)
* Yugoslavs - 13,030 (16.43%) *Yugoslavs - 13,030 (16.43%)
* Others - 4,436 (5.62%) *Others - 4,436 (5.62%)

===Sarajevo (part of settlement), 1991. census=== ===Sarajevo (part of settlement), 1991. census===
total: 76,771 total: 76,771
*Bosniaks - 38,860 (50.61%)

* Bosniaks - 38,860 (50.61%) *Serbs - 15,192 (19.78%)
* Serbs - 15,192 (19.78%) *Yugoslavs - 12,958 (16.87%)
* Yugoslavs - 12,958 (16.87%) *Croats - 5,415 (7.05%)
* Croats - 5,415 (7.05%) *others and unknown - 4,346 (5.66%)
⚫ ==Communities and neighborhoods==
* others and unknown - 4,346 (5.66%)

⚫ == Communities and neighborhoods==

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#''Bardakčije'' #''Bardakčije''
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#''Soukbunar'' #''Soukbunar''
#''Trg Oslobođenja'' #''Trg Oslobođenja''

==References== ==References==

* ''Official results from the book: Ethnic composition of Bosnia-Herzegovina population, by municipalities and settlements, 1991. census, Zavod za statistiku Bosne i Hercegovine - Bilten no.234, Sarajevo 1991.'' * ''Official results from the book: Ethnic composition of Bosnia-Herzegovina population, by municipalities and settlements, 1991. census, Zavod za statistiku Bosne i Hercegovine - Bilten no.234, Sarajevo 1991.''
⚫ ==External links==

⚫ == External links ==
{{commons category|Centar Municipality, Sarajevo}} {{commons category|Centar Municipality, Sarajevo}}
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{{Sarajevo}} {{Sarajevo}}
{{Sarajevo Canton}} {{Sarajevo Canton}}
{{Political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina}} {{Political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina}}

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Municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Centar Municipality, Sarajevo
Municipality
Coat of arms of Centar Municipality, SarajevoCoat of arms
Location of Centar Municipality, Sarajevo within Bosnia and Herzegovina.Location of Centar Municipality, Sarajevo within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina
Government
 • Municipality presidentDževad Bećirević (SDP)
Area
 • Total33 km (13 sq mi)
Population
 • Total59,238
 • Density1,795/km (4,650/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+387 33
Websitehttp://www.centar.ba

Centar (translated Center) is a municipality of central Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located between the older parts of the city under Stari Grad, and the newer more modern parts of the city under the municipalities Novi Grad and Novo Sarajevo.

The Centar municipality, according to the government website, is the administrative, business, commercial, cultural, educational, and medical centre of Sarajevo. Although some of these may be disputed, Centar is certainly the most important part of Sarajevo, housing most major branches of the city and national governments.

Centar is marked with number 1 on this map of the Sarajevo Canton.

The municipality of Centar occupies 3,313 hectrates of land, of which close to 17% is housing. The amount of private and state owned land is nearly equal, with 1600 and 1713 hectrates respectively. The municipality celebrates May 2 as "Centar Municipality Day", in commemoration of the heroic defense by citizens of the aggressor's assault on the Presidency Building of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Centar is also home to many Olympic complexes such as City Hall Skenderija and sports venues Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium and Olympic Hall Zetra.

History

The Siege of Sarajevo had a tremendous effect on Centar. Prior to the aggression, Centar municipality had 79,000 citizens, of which the majority were Bosniaks. 7,000 citizens of the municipality were killed by the aggressors during the war, as major battles took place on its grounds. There was also a heavy presence of land mines in the area, however in December 2003 the government succeeded in clearing all land mines from the area. Since the end of the war, the municipality has received 12 major awards, indicating its current well-being and prosperity.

Demographics

1971

126,598 total

1991

79,286 total

  • Bosniaks - 39,761 (50.14%)
  • Serbs - 16,631 (20.97%)
  • Croats - 5,428 (6.84%)
  • Yugoslavs - 13,030 (16.43%)
  • Others - 4,436 (5.62%)

Sarajevo (part of settlement), 1991. census

total: 76,771

  • Bosniaks - 38,860 (50.61%)
  • Serbs - 15,192 (19.78%)
  • Yugoslavs - 12,958 (16.87%)
  • Croats - 5,415 (7.05%)
  • others and unknown - 4,346 (5.66%)

Communities and neighborhoods

File:Sarajevo centar.GIF
Map of the communities and neighborhoods in Centar municipality
  1. Bardakčije
  2. Betanija - Šip
  3. Breka - Koševo II
  4. Ciglane - Gorica
  5. Donji Velešići
  6. Džidžikovac - Koševo I
  7. Hrastovi - Mrkovići
  8. Koševsko Brdo
  9. Marijin Dvor - Crni Vrh
  10. Mejtaš - Bjelave
  11. MZ Park - Višnjik
  12. Pionirska Dolina – Nahorevo
  13. Skenderija - Podtekija
  14. Soukbunar
  15. Trg Oslobođenja

References

  • Official results from the book: Ethnic composition of Bosnia-Herzegovina population, by municipalities and settlements, 1991. census, Zavod za statistiku Bosne i Hercegovine - Bilten no.234, Sarajevo 1991.

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