Ilidža

Ilidža (Cyrillic: Илиџа, pronounced [i.lǐ.dʒa]) is a spa town and a municipality located in Sarajevo Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has a total population of 66,730 with 63,528 in Ilidža itself, and is a chief suburb of Sarajevo and de facto its neighborhood. It is best known for the Vrelo Bosne spring, as well as the natural environment of its surroundings and historical tradition dating back to Neolithic times. Sarajevo International Airport is located nearby.

Ilidža
Илиџа
Town and municipality
Banjski Park
Roman bridge
Vrelo Bosne
Tram in the town center
Location of Ilidža within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Coordinates: 43°49′N 18°18′E
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina
EntityFederation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canton Sarajevo Canton
Government
  Municipal mayorNermin Muzur (NiP)
Area
  Town and municipality143.4 km2 (55.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
  Town and municipality66,730
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
  Urban
63,528
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+387 33
Websitewww.opcinailidza.ba
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