Sarajevo Canton

Sarajevo Canton is an administrative region in central Bosnia comprising nine municipalities spread across mountainous terrain. The capital city of Sarajevo serves as the main hub and largest population center in this area.

The canton was established in 1994 following the Washington Agreement and became one of ten administrative divisions within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It formed part of the political reorganization that followed the conflicts of the 1990s.

The region brings together multiple faiths and traditions, with mosques, churches, and synagogues existing side by side throughout the area. Visitors can experience this diversity in the local food, markets, and streets where people of different backgrounds interact daily.

The region is mountainous and spread across several municipalities, with Sarajevo serving as the main transit hub for getting around. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable travel conditions, as the weather is mild and roads are easiest to navigate.

The region drives much of the nation's economic output and plays a central role in the country's financial system. Yet despite this economic importance, it remains overlooked by many visitors who focus solely on exploring the capital city.

Location: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Inception: 1995

Capital city: Sarajevo

Elevation above the sea: 577 m

Shares border with: Zenica-Doboj Canton, Central Bosnia Canton, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnian Podrinje Canton, Republika Srpska

Website: http://ks.gov.ba

GPS coordinates: 43.85000,18.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02