To the west towards Kupres is a region called Koprivnica. This enormous forest was once one of President Tito's favorite hunting spots. The uninhabited dense forest has created a sanctuary for wild animals. Hunting associations are very active in this region and there are many mountain and hunting lodges dotting the forest. Duboka Valley (lit. "deep valley") is a designated hunting area covered by thick spruce. Kalin Mountain is a popular weekend area for hikers and nature lovers.
History
When the German and Italian Zones of Influence were revised on 24 June 1942, Bugojno fell in Zone III [hr], administered civilly by Croatia and militarily by Croatia and Germany.[3]
Geography
The municipality has an average elevation of 570 metres above sea level. Much of its 366 km sq. is forested. The terrain is mountainous with several prominent features. Stožer (1,662 m), Kalin (1,530 m) and Rudina (1,385 m) are the tallest mountains in Bugojno.
Demographics
The town and municipality is inhabited by a Bosniak majority. The town, prior to the war, was multi-ethnic, with virtually identical numbers of Croats, Bosniaks and Serbs. Today, only 325 Serbs live in the town, with 376 in the municipality.[4][5] The number of Croats in the municipality has gone down from 16,031 to 5,767 (2013 census).[6]
Town
In 1991 town of Bugojno had a population of 22,641 including;
The climate in Bugojno is continental. Summers are usually warm and dry, with average temperatures that can reach or exceed 30 °C. Sunny days are common, but occasional short showers can occur, especially in late summer. Nights are relatively cool, providing relief from the daytime heat. Winters are cold and snowy. Temperatures often drop below 0 °C, and the snow cover remains on the ground for most of the winter. Frost is common, which can cause ice and slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks. Climate change increasingly affects this region, resulting in variations in precipitation frequency and intensity, as well as temperature extremes. The hottest day on record was August 24, 2007, at 39.3 °C, while the coldest was February 17, 1956, at -31.2 °C. The highest annual precipitation was recorded in 1895 at 1117 mm, while the lowest was in 2011 at 522 mm.[8]
Climate data for Bugojno (1961–1990, extremes 1961-2020)
^ Climate normals for 1991-2020 period can be found in the NOAA reference
Economy
Bugojno was once a major industrial centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1981, Bugojno's GDP per capita was 98% of the Yugoslav average.[11] However, hardships caused by the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina took a toll on the industry and overall economy of Bugojno. Apart from industry, forestry has been an important contributor to the local economy and continues to be. In recent years, agriculture has grown in sustaining the Bugojno's economy as many people are investing in land and agronomy.
Sports
The local chapter of the HPS is HPD "Stožer", founded on 19 October 1935, and with 27 members in 1936 under the Lavoslav Jerg presidency.[12]: 215 Membership rose to 28 in 1937 and Emil Havranek was elected its president.[13]: 239 Membership rose to 30 in 1938.[14]: 240
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