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

Doborovci

Donja Lohinja

Džakule

Gornja Lohinja

Gračanica

Lendići

Lukavica

Malešići

Miričina

Orahovica Donja

Orahovica Gornja

Piskavica

Pribava

Prijeko Brdo

Rašljeva

Skipovac Donji

Skipovac Gornji

Sočkovac

Soko

Stjepan Polje

Škahovica

Vranovići

History
The earliest documented references to Gračanica date back to 1528 in Ottoman archives, where it was identified for its iron mine. Approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) from the town, a medieval fortress named Sokol existed. Gračanica attained town status in 1548. During the 17th century, it underwent expansion facilitated by Ahmed-paša Budimlija, who constructed the White Mosque, a public bath, and a clock tower. Under the Austrian Empire, Gračanica witnessed substantial economic, urban, and cultural advancements. From 1929 to 1941, Gračanica was part of the Vrbas Banovina within the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Climate
In January, the average temperature is 1.8 °C (35.2 °F), while in July, it rises to 23.3 °C (73.9 °F).

This region is known for its limited precipitation, with an annual average of 830mm/m2. The highest precipitation occurs in May (121mm) and June (101mm), while March records the lowest (41mm). Snowfall is most frequent in January, February, and March, with an average of 50 days per year. Gračanica exhibits a continental climate type.

Notable people

 * Branko Cvetković, basketball player
 * Muhamed Konjić, football player
 * Mitar Lukić, football player
 * Vedin Musić, football player
 * Arminka Helić, politician

Twin towns – sister cities
Gračanica is twinned with:
 * 🇫🇷 Fleury-les-Aubrais, France
 * 🇮🇹 Formia, Italy
 * 🇲🇪 Pljevlja, Montenegro

Sports

 * NK Bratstvo Gračanica, an association football club
 * RK Gračanica, a handball club