Ilijaš

Ilijaš
Općina Ilijaš (Bosnian)
View of the center of Ilijaš.
Ilijaš
Location of Ilijaš within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Coordinates: 43°57′N 18°16′E / 43.950°N 18.267°E / 43.950; 18.267
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina
EntityFederation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canton Sarajevo Canton
Government
  Municipal mayorAmar Dovadžija (NiP)
Area
3,086 km2 (1,192 sq mi)
Population
 (2013 census)
19,603
  Density664/km2 (1,720/sq mi)
  Urban
4,921
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+387 33
Websiteilijas.ba

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.