Oldest Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Bosnia and Herzegovina

1 Šturlić 01 43.3

2 Kačuni 01 43.3

3 Mahala 01 43.3

4 Kotor Varoš 02 43.3

5 Rodoč 01 43.3

6 Ćoralići 01 43.3

7 Jelah 01 43.3

8 Mejdan - Obilićevo 02 43.3

9 Ostrožac 01 43.3

10 Janja 02 43.3

11 Donja Mahala 01 43.3

12 Orahovica Donja 01 43.3

13 Bosansko Grahovo 01 43.3

14 Sanica 01 43.3

15 Tešanjka 01 43.3

16 Blatnica 02 43.3

17 Čitluk 01 43.3

18 Željezno Polje 01 43.3

19 Crnići 01 43.3

20 Podhum 01 43.3

21 Gostovići 01 43.3

22 Ilijaš 01 43.3

23 Mala Kladuša 01 43.3

24 Višegrad 02 43.3

25 Jablanica 01 43.3

26 Posušje 01 43.3

27 Šekovići 02 43.3

28 Teslić 02 43.3

29 Kovači 01 43.3

30 Gromiljak 01 43.3

31 Laktaši 02 43.3

32 Omarska 02 43.3

33 Pećigrad 01 43.3

34 Varoška Rijeka 01 43.3

35 Tojšići 01 43.3

36 Otoka 01 43.3

37 Tržačka Raštela 01 43.3

38 Podzvizd 01 43.3

39 Čelinac 02 43.3

40 Srebrenik 01 43.3

41 Kladanj 01 43.3

42 Vrnograč 01 43.3

43 Kneževo 02 43.3

44 Gornji Vakuf 01 43.3

45 Prnjavor 02 43.3

46 Hadžići 01 43.3

47 Vareš 01 43.3

48 Banovići 01 43.3

49 Bužim 01 43.3

50 Ključ 01 43.3

51 Divičani 01 43.3

52 Nevesinje 02 43.3

53 Srbac 02 43.3

54 Maglaj 01 43.3

55 Pale 02 43.3

56 Tešanj 01 43.3

57 Trn 02 43.3

58 Stolac 01 43.3

59 Tomislavgrad 01 43.3

60 Čapljina 01 43.3

61 Donji Vakuf 01 43.3

62 Zvornik 02 43.3

63 Vitez 01 43.3

64 Vogošća 01 43.3

65 Milići 02 43.3

66 Fojnica 01 43.3

67 Potoci 01 43.3

68 Kiseljak 01 43.3

69 Žepče 01 43.3

70 Mionica 01 43.3

71 Sokolac 02 43.3

72 Novi Grad 02 43.3

73 Modriča 02 43.3

74 Brod 02 43.3

75 Široki Brijeg 01 43.3

76 Todorovo 01 43.3

77 Jajce 01 43.3

78 Derventa 02 43.3

79 Kozarska Dubica 02 43.3

80 Ljubuški 01 43.3

81 Novi Travnik 01 43.3

82 Prozor 01 43.3

83 Šipovo 02 43.3

84 Stijena 01 43.3

85 Odžak 01 43.3

86 Livno 01 43.3

87 Kakanj 01 43.3

88 Bileća 02 43.3

89 Gradiška 02 43.3

90 Sanski Most 01 43.3

91 Živinice 01 43.3

92 Zavidovići 01 43.3

93 Foča 02 43.3

94 Mrkonjić Grad 02 43.3

95 Bosanska Krupa 01 43.3

96 Gradačac 01 43.3

97 Gračanica 01 43.3

98 Konjic 01 43.3

99 Goražde 01 43.3

100 Visoko 01 43.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Bosnia and Herzegovina often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Šturlić has a median age of 43.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Šturlić's residents are over 43.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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