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Ilijaš, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ilijaš is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 5,855. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,855 Population 5/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Ilijaš

Ilijaš

Ilijaš is a town and municipality located in Sarajevo Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located northwest of the inner city of Sarajevo, making it de facto a town and suburb of Sarajevo. The Ilijaš Municipality was established in May 1952 with the organization of people's committees. Those local people's committees founded the local municipalities, which led to the self-management of the municipalities, including the municipality of Ilijaš. Ilijaš is home to the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah, which was built in the late 19th century.

People

Population5,855
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population5,855
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates43.9513°, 18.2713°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,028 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Ilijaš

Ilijaš is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 5,855. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Ilijaš

Ilijaš has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 952 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -2.9° / 4.2° 68.3
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -1.9° / 6.6° 67.2
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.5° 67.2
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16.5° 78.1
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9° / 21.4° 87.6
Jun 19°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.4° 87.9
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.8° 75.3
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.3° 66.1
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.4° 88.4
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.3° 91.4
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 2.8° / 10.6° 84.9
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.7° / 4.3° 89.1
Ilijaš experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area1,191.5 sq mi (3,086.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates43.9513°N, 18.2713°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,042 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 131 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 98 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 132 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 147 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 126 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 116 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 146 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 135 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 148 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 93 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 131 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 90 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 118 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 130 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 103 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 110 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 79 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 101 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 139 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Ilijaš has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Ilijaš

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola "Hašim Spahić" - Misoča - - - -
Osnovna škola "Hašim Spahić" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ilijaš

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kalman Radio bih, bosna MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sehara bosnia, folk MP3 320 kbps
Narodni Radio Zenica - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kalesijski Ba folk music MP3 128 kbps
RSG Sarajevo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio MIX, BiH narodna - folk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Marija (HR) catholic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Miljacka folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zenit - caffe - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZENIT classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Busovača local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Konjic - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio Bosna - MP3
Esoterica Radio S2 bass house, cyberpunk MP3 192 kbps
Radios 8 Sarajevo music MP3 128 kbps
Esoterica Radio S1 big room house, electro house MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S5 darksynth, electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S3 bass house, dark electro MP3 192 kbps
Radio Marija catholic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zenit 89.7 (RU) pop rock MP3 256 kbps
Esoterica Radio S4 electronic dance music, progressive psytrance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ilijaš

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ars Aevi Collection
Ars Aevi Collection
Biblioteka i uprava
Biblioteka i uprava
Cat Museum
Cat Museum
Convent's Museum and Gallery
Dom oslobodilaca, muzej i restoran Žuč
Dom oslobodilaca, muzej i restoran Žuč
Ex-yu rock centar Sarajevo
Ex-yu rock centar Sarajevo
Gallery 11/07/95
Gallery 11/07/95
Historical Museum of Bosnia & Herzegovina
Historical Museum of Bosnia & Herzegovina
Merhemića vila
Merhemića vila
Museum of Crimes against Humanity and Genocide 1992-1995
Museum of Crimes against Humanity and Genocide 1992-1995
Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of Sarajevo
Museum of Sarajevo
Museum of Sarajevo
Museum of Sarajevo 1878-1918
Museum of Sarajevo 1878-1918
Museum of the Franciscan friary of St. Catharine of Alexandria
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Old Serbian Orthodox Church Sarajevo
Museum of the Old Serbian Orthodox Church Sarajevo
Muzej 105. Motorizovane brigade
Muzej 105. Motorizovane brigade
Muzej Alije Izetbegovića
Muzej Alije Izetbegovića
Muzej Kaknja
Muzej Optičkih iluzija
Muzej Optičkih iluzija
Muzej Sarajevske Pivare
Muzej Sarajevske Pivare
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Odjeljenje za arheologiju
Odjeljenje za arheologiju
Odjeljenje za etnografiju
Odjeljenje za etnografiju
Odjeljenje za prirodne nauke
Odjeljenje za prirodne nauke
Olympic Museum
Olympic Museum
Panjina kula
Panjina kula
Saburina kuća
Saburina kuća
Sarajevo 80s Museum
Sarajevo 80s Museum
Siege of Sarajevo Museum
Stara željeznička stanica na Ilidži
Stara željeznička stanica na Ilidži
Svrzo's House
Svrzo's House
The Brusa Bezistan
The Brusa Bezistan
The Despić House
The Despić House
Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia
Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia
Tunnel of Salvation
Tunnel of Salvation
War childhood museum
War childhood museum
War museum 1992 Sarajevo
War museum 1992 Sarajevo
Zavičajni muzej
Zgrada željezničke stanice Bistrik
Zgrada željezničke stanice Bistrik

Libraries in Ilijaš

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Američki kučak0.0
Američki kučak0.0
Biblioteka "Medresa"0.0
Biblioteka grada Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka grada Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Bošnjački institut0.0
Centar za poslovnu edukaciju0.0
Centar za poslovnu edukaciju0.0
Dječija biblioteka0.0
Dječija biblioteka0.0
Gazi Husrev Bey's Library0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska Biblioteka0.0
Knjižnica Franjevačke teologije0.0
Knjižnica Franjevačke teologije0.0
MAK0.0
Matična biblioteka0.0
Matična biblioteka0.0
Nacionalna i univerzitetska biblioteka BiH0.0
Njemačka čitaonica0.0
Njemačka čitaonica0.0
Opća biblioteka "Muhamed Kantardžić" Breza0.0
Pismo0.0
Pismo0.0
Višnjik0.0
Višnjik0.0

Farmers Markets in Ilijaš

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amko komeric
Amko komeric
Buvlja pijaca
D&D Market
Deny Prom
Deny Prom
Gazi Husrev Bey's Bezistan
Gradska tržnica Markale
MEGAKOP laminati
MEGAKOP laminati
Piaca
Pijaca
Pijaca Alipašino Polje A faza
Pijaca Ciglane
Pijaca Grbavica
Pijaca Grbavica
Pijaca Grbavica
Pijaca Kvadrant
Pijaca Markale
Pijaca Stup
Pijaca Visoko
Senabil d.o.o. zelena pijaca
SOFA
SOFA
Stočna pijaca
Tržnica
Tržnica Vogošća

Restaurants in Ilijaš

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jasmin
Restoran Club Diana
Restoran Leyla

Cafes in Ilijaš

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffe "Mistik"
CAFFE BAR V.I.P.
Kafana
Tranzit

Cinemas in Ilijaš

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino dvorana Ilijaš - Sarajevo

Monuments in Ilijaš

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spomen Česma Sovrle

Clinics in Ilijaš

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Ilijaš

Train Stations in Ilijaš

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Podlugovi

Bus Stations in Ilijaš

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska stanica Ilijaš

Gas Stations in Ilijaš

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BM
Edeka
Energopetrol
Hasanal
Tranzit

Banks in Ilijaš

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen Banka D.D.

Shopping Malls in Ilijaš

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Konzum

Breweries in Ilijaš

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
'84 Olympics Craft Brewery
'84 Olympics Craft Brewery
Pi Brewery & Brko Brewery - Brew Brothers
Pi Brewery & Brko Brewery - Brew Brothers

Stadiums & Teams in Ilijaš

TeamLeagueDivision
City Stadium SRC Slavija
FK Dobrinja
Grbavica Stadium
Olimpijski stadion Koševo – Asim Ferhatović-Hase
Stadion Hakija Mršo
Stadion Otoka

Ski Resorts Near Ilijaš

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski centar Igrišta 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ilijaš

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Tuzla International AirportTZLLarge Airport
Ciljuge Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Tuzla Jegin Lug Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ilijaš

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta Ilijaš

Treatment Centers in Ilijaš

43 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
"Naša klinika"
Ajanović Muhamed priv.stan i ordinacija Sanaris
Ambulanta Breka
Ambulanta Butmir
Ambulanta i Centar mentalno i očno zdravlje
Ambulanta Koševo 2
Ambulanta Podhrastovi
Ambulanta Tilava
Ambulanta Vojkovići
Ambulanta Vratnik
Bona Dea IVF Klinika
Centar za demenciju
Centar za fizikalnu rehabilitaciju
Centar za Fizikalnu terapiju
Kardiocentar Sarajevo
Područna ambulanta Aerodromsko naselje
Područna ambulanta Dobrinja II
Područna ambulanta Grbavica I
Područna ambulanta Hrasnica II
Područna ambulanta Koševsko Brdo
Područna ambulanta Mejtaš
Područna ambulanta Trg heroja
Područna ambulanta Velešići I
Poliklinika "Bioritam"
Poliklinika Al-Tawil
Poliklinika Srce Sarajeva
Porodična ambulanta "Čekaluša"
Porodična ambulanta Bistrik
Porodična ambulanta Ćemaluša
Porodična ambulanta Cicin Han
Porodična ambulanta Hotonj
Porodična ambulanta Hrastovi \ Mrkovići
Porodična ambulanta Kobilja Glava
Porodična Ambulanta Kovači
Porodična ambulanta Logavina
Porodična ambulanta Safvet-beg Bašagić
Porodična ambulanta Šip
Porodična ambulanta Urijan Dedina
Priv. Ordinacija Sarajlić
PZU Nalaz
Zavod za ginekologiju, perinatologiju i neplodnost “Mehmedbašić”
Zavod za medicinu rada Kantona Sarajevo
Zavod za zdravstvenu zaštitu radnika u saobraćaju Sarajevo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilijaš

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Džamija Ilijaš
Džamija Misoča
Džamija Mrakovo
Džamija Stari Ilijaš
Katolička crkva sv. Ilije Proroka
Nova Džamija Ilijaš
Pravoslavna crkva Ilijaš

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo

🇧🇦 About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital Sarajevo
Population 3,323,929
Area 51,129 km²
GDP (USD) $27,592,361,498
GDP per capita $8,663
HDI 0.779
Life expectancy 77.9 years
Internet users 83.4%
Urban population 51.6%
Currency BAM (Marka)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling code +387
TLD .ba
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Mar 1 Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 2 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 9 Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom
Nov 21 Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH
Nov 25 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Dec 24 Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)
Dec 25 Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilijaš

What is the population of Ilijaš?

Ilijaš has a population of 5,855 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,191.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ilijaš?

Ilijaš has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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