Buna (Serbian Cyrillic: Буна) is a populated settlement at the confluence of the Buna river and Neretva river some 10 km downstream the Neretva and south of Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Buna
Buna is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Buna
Buna
Coordinates: 43°15′26″N 17°53′11″E / 43.25722°N 17.88639°E / 43.25722; 17.88639
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
EntityFederation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
CantonHerzegovina-Neretva
MunicipalityMostar
Area
 • Total4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total1,291
 • Density270/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

The famous source of the Buna river (Vrelo Bune)[1][2] is a strong karstic spring. The Buna river flows west from its source for approximately 9 kilometres and joins the Neretva near this village that has taken its name from the river.

Demographics

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According to the 2013 census, its population was 1,291.[3]

Ethnicity in 2013
Ethnicity Number Percentage
Croats 1,120 86.6%
Bosniaks 149 11.5%
Serbs 2 0.2%
other/undeclared 20 1.5%
Total 1,291 100%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The natural and architectural ensemble of Blagaj". [UNESCO World Heritage Centre]. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
  2. ^ "Tekke in Blagaj on the Buna Spring, the natural and architectural ensemble of Blagaj". [Commission to Preserve National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina]. Retrieved 2009-05-22.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Naseljena Mjesta 1991/2013" (in Croatian). Statistical Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Retrieved October 8, 2021.