Olovo
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Olovo is a town and municipality situated about 50 km (31.1 mi) northeast of Sarajevo
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
.
. Recently, there have been aims to try and have Olovo be a part of the Sarajevo
Canton, however as of today, Olovo is still within the Zenica-Doboj Canton http://www.dnevniavaz.ba/dogadjaji/iz-minute-u-minutu/olovo-se-ipak-nece-pripojiti-sarajevskom-kantonu. Since the Middle Age there have been well known lead ore deposits, and the town was named after lead (olovo means lead in Bosnian).
, dating back from the period of Roman reign in the area.
Olovo is also a tryst for resting and changing directions when traveling to cities such as Zenica
and Zavidovići
.
In 2005, 96% of population of the municipality were ethnic Bosniaks.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
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About Olovo
The town Olovo is on Sarajevo-Tuzla highway and is located 50 km northeast Sarajevo. Olovo is a part of the Zenica-Doboj CantonZenica-Doboj Canton
The Zenica-Doboj Canton is one of the cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.-Geography:This canton is situated in the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The cantonal capital is Zenica and the other town mentioned in the name is Doboj, which is in Republika Srpska, but part of the...
. Recently, there have been aims to try and have Olovo be a part of the Sarajevo
Sarajevo Canton
The Sarajevo Canton is a canton of the Federation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The capital is Sarajevo.The Canton is basically the metro area of the city it is named after that is inside the Federation...
Canton, however as of today, Olovo is still within the Zenica-Doboj Canton http://www.dnevniavaz.ba/dogadjaji/iz-minute-u-minutu/olovo-se-ipak-nece-pripojiti-sarajevskom-kantonu. Since the Middle Age there have been well known lead ore deposits, and the town was named after lead (olovo means lead in Bosnian).
Features
It is best known for its occasional bull-fights and for the youth visiting it from nearby villages. An extremely superior characteristic of Olovo is its very effective spaSpa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
, dating back from the period of Roman reign in the area.
Olovo is also a tryst for resting and changing directions when traveling to cities such as Zenica
Zenica
Zenica is an industrial city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the capital of the Zenica-Doboj Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina entity...
and Zavidovići
Zavidovici
Zavidovići is a town and municipality in Eastern-central Bosnia and Herzegovina, located between Doboj and Zenica on the confluence of rivers Bosna, Krivaja and Gostović. It sits in a valley surrounded by many mountains of which the largest is Klek...
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Demographics
| Ethnic Composition | |||||||||||||
| Year | Serb | % | Muslims | % | Croats | % | Yugoslavs | % | Others | % | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,635 | 32.07% | 5,903 | 52.09% | 314 | 2.77% | 1,402 | 12.37% | 11,333 | ||||
| 1971 | 3,601 | 23,68% | 10,546 | 69,36% | 930 | 6,11% | 46 | 0,30% | 80 | 0,55% | 15,203 | ||
| 1981 | 3,349 | 20.49% | 11,593 | 70.94% | 802 | 4.91% | 508 | 3.12% | 16,341 | ||||
| 1991 | 3,196 | 18,91% | 12,699 | 75,14% | 653 | 3,86% | 282 | 1,67% | 16,901 | ||||
2005
Given that no recent census has been made, the exact population of Olovo is unknown, but it is thought to be approximately 7,000.In 2005, 96% of population of the municipality were ethnic Bosniaks.