Zenica Municipality

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Zenica Municipality is a local government unit in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the seat of the Zenica-Doboj Canton. It includes the city of Zenica and 81 surrounding settlements. Its total area is 558.5 km², with a population of 110,663 (2013 census).

It is located in the Bosna River valley, surrounded by mountains: Vučija Planina and Kosovnjak to the north, Velika Manjača to the east, Krčke Stijene and Janjićki Vrh to the south, and Golubak, Vučijak and Crni Vrh to the west.

The municipality is known for:

Industry: Zenica Ironworks (now ArcelorMittal), brown coal mining

History: Roman municipium Bistua Nuova (2nd–4th century), medieval Vranduk Fortress, stećci tombstones, the Plaque of Judge Gradeša

Landmarks: Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Sejmenska Mosque, Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God, Synagogue, Bilino Polje Stadium

Education: University of Zenica, 19 elementary and 10 secondary schools

Sport: NK Čelik (football), RK Čelik (rugby), Athletic Club Zenica

Culture: Bosnian National Theatre, Zenica City Museum, Chamber Symphony Orchestra

In 2014, Zenica Municipality was granted city status.