# Bijeljina

> city in Bosnia and Herzegovina

**Wikidata**: [Q207801](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q207801)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bijeljina)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bijeljina

## Summary
Bijeljina is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina that serves as the administrative capital of both the City of Bijeljina and the Bijeljina Region. Located at coordinates 44.75666666666667, 19.215555555555557 with an elevation of 90 meters above sea level, it covers an area of 733.85 square kilometers. According to the 2013 census, the city has a population of 42,278 inhabitants.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** City and municipality of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- **Population:** 42,278 (2013 census)
- **Area:** 733.85 square kilometres
- **Elevation:** 90 metres above sea level
- **Coordinates:** 44.75666666666667, 19.215555555555557
- **Timezone:** Central European Summer Time (UTC+01:00)
- **Postal Code:** 76300
- **Local Dialing Code:** 55
- **UN/LOCODE:** BABJA
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of City of Bijeljina and Bijeljina Region
- **Country:** Bosnia and Herzegovina (since March 3, 1992); formerly Yugoslavia (December 1, 1918 – March 3, 1992)
- **Official Website:** http://www.gradbijeljina.org (Serbian language)
- **Sitelink Count:** 65 Wikipedia language editions

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location and physical characteristics of Bijeljina?**
Bijeljina is situated in Bosnia and Herzegovina at coordinates 44.75666666666667 latitude and 19.215555555555557 longitude. The municipality spans 733.85 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 90 metres above sea level in the Central European Summer Time zone (UTC+01:00).

**What is the population and administrative status of Bijeljina?**
According to the 2013 census, Bijeljina has 42,278 residents. It functions as both a city and municipality, serving as the capital of the City of Bijeljina and the broader Bijeljina Region.

**What international partnerships does Bijeljina maintain?**
Bijeljina has established town twinning relationships with 11 cities across Europe, including Langenhagen (Germany, 2007), Ruse (Bulgaria, 2009), Kruševac (Serbia, 2008), Kumanovo (North Macedonia, 2006), Peja (2013), Kosjerić (Serbia, 2013), Brașov (Romania, 2018), Zrenjanin (Serbia, 2018), Leskovac (Serbia, 2018), Budva (Montenegro, 2018), and Azov (Russia, 2018).

**What are the postal and communication codes for Bijeljina?**
The city uses postal code 76300 and local dialing code 55. Its UN/LOCODE for trade and transport purposes is BABJA.

## Why It Matters
Bijeljina serves as a significant administrative center in Bosnia and Herzegovina, functioning as the capital of both the City of Bijeljina and the Bijeljina Region. The city demonstrates active international engagement through its 11 formal twinning partnerships with municipalities across Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Romania, Montenegro, and Russia, with relationships established between 2006 and 2018. Its extensive documentation across major encyclopedic sources including Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Hrvatska Enciklopedija, and Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online reflects its recognized importance as a regional urban center.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative capital for both the City of Bijeljina and Bijeljina Region
- Maintaining 11 international town twinning agreements across seven countries
- Coverage in 65 Wikipedia language editions, indicating global recognition
- Inclusion in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary as a documented reference source
- Possessing comprehensive international cataloging through VIAF, GND, Library of Congress, BnF, and NSK authority records
- Having dedicated categories for people born in and associated with the city

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Bijeljina occupies a geographical position at 44.75666666666667 latitude and 19.215555555555557 longitude in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The municipality encompasses 733.85 square kilometres of territory. The urban center sits at an elevation of 90 metres above sea level. The 2013 census recorded a population of 42,278 residents, determined through official census methodology.

### Administrative Structure and Political History
The city holds dual classification as both a city and a municipality of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It serves as the administrative center for the City of Bijeljina entity and the larger Bijeljina Region. Historically, Bijeljina was part of Yugoslavia from December 1, 1918 until March 3, 1992. Following the dissolution of Yugoslavia, the city became part of the independent nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 3, 1992, which remains its current sovereign state.

### International Partnerships
Bijeljina has established an extensive network of municipal partnerships:
- **2006:** Kumanovo, North Macedonia
- **2007:** Langenhagen, Germany
- **2008:** Kruševac, Serbia
- **2009:** Ruse, Bulgaria
- **2013:** Peja; Kosjerić, Serbia
- **2018:** Brașov, Romania; Zrenjanin, Serbia; Leskovac, Serbia; Budva, Montenegro; Azov, Russia

### Infrastructure and Public Services
The municipality operates with postal code 76300 and local telephone dialing code 55. Its official website (http://www.gradbijeljina.org) provides information in Serbian. For international trade and logistics, Bijeljina is identified under the UN/LOCODE system as BABJA. The city observes Central European Summer Time (UTC+01:00).

### Documentation and Academic References
Bijeljina appears in numerous international authority files and encyclopedic works:
- VIAF (Virtual International Authority File): 152617815
- GND (German National Library): 4279047-5
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n97072993
- Bibliothèque nationale de France: 16179768b
- NSK (National and University Library Zagreb): 981005729239909366
- Hrvatska Enciklopedija: 7587
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online: bijeljina
- Canadiana Name Authority: ncf12015962
- FAST ID: 1311517
- IDREF: 184222567

The city is documented in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and referenced in regional spatial planning documents.

### Digital Presence and Cultural Resources
Bijeljina maintains visibility across digital platforms with sitelinks on 65 Wikipedia language versions and dedicated categories on Wikimedia Commons. The city has assigned identifiers across multiple platforms:
- Wikidata entity with associated descriptions
- GeoNames ID: 3294896
- Who's On First ID: 890518867
- MusicBrainz Area ID: c0645423-819a-4413-98ab-908de119594e
- iNaturalist Place ID: 97687
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 254035698
- Quora Topic: Bijeljina
- Museum Digital Place ID: 77996
- Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID: 20765
- Yale LUX ID: place/0255a2f7-2842-482b-ad6c-388ff6e0282e

### Symbols and Visual Identity
The city possesses official heraldic symbols including a coat of arms and flag, both available through Wikimedia Commons. A locator map image depicts the municipality's boundaries. The Town Hall building, located at Trg Kralja Petra, serves as a representative image of the city's civic architecture.

### People and Community
Wikimedia projects maintain dedicated categories for individuals connected to Bijeljina, including "People from Bijeljina" (Category:People from Bijeljina) and separate classifications for those born in and deceased in the city.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/sr/1585.licna-karta.html)
2. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1918.langenhagen-germany.html)
3. [Source](https://www.langenhagen.de/portal/seiten/staedtepartnerschaften-freundschaften-900000225-30890.html)
4. [Source](https://www.brasovcity.ro/file-zone/regulamente/primarie/Statutul-mun-Brasov.pdf)
5. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1912.bra%C8%99ov-romania.html)
6. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1915.zrenjanin-serbia.html)
7. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1921.ruse-bulgaria.html)
8. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1922.pec-gorazdevac-serbia.html)
9. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1917.leskovac-serbia.html)
10. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1919.kumanovo-north-macedonia.html)
11. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1920.krusevac-serbia.html)
12. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1923.kosjeric-serbia.html)
13. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1914.budva-montenegro.html)
14. [Source](https://www.gradbijeljina.org/en/1925.azov-russia.html)
15. Virtual International Authority File
16. Integrated Authority File
17. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
18. MusicBrainz
19. [Source](http://www.statistika.ba/?show=12&id=20036)
20. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
21. GeoNames
22. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ba.htm)
23. Quora
24. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)