# Višegrad

> town in Bosnia and Herzegovina

**Wikidata**: [Q239266](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q239266)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Višegrad)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vysehrad

## Summary
Višegrad is a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the Višegrad Municipality and the Republika Srpska entity. Founded in 1407, it is classified as a city and local administrative entity, with a population of 5,869 as of the 2013 census. The town is situated near the Drina River and has an elevation of 389 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1407
- **Classification**: City, local administrative entity, human settlement
- **Population**: 5,869 (2013 census)
- **Location**: Višegrad Municipality, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- **Coordinates**: 43.7825° N, 19.2925° E
- **Elevation**: 389 meters above sea level
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00
- **Postal Code**: 73240
- **Nearby Water Body**: Drina River
- **Aliases**: Вышеград (Russian)
- **Official Name**: Višegrad (Serbian/Cyrillic: Вишеград)
- **IPA Transcription**: ʋǐʃɛɡraːd (Serbian)
- **Area**: 1.91 square kilometers (Višegrad Municipality)
- **Website**: http://visegrad.ba
- **GND ID**: 4494117-1
- **VIAF ID**: 139741076
- **Geonames ID**: 3187681
- **Freebase ID**: /m/07k7mq
- **Wikidata Description**: Town in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- **Wikipedia Languages**: 28 languages (including Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, and others)

## FAQs
**What is the population of Višegrad?**
As of the 2013 census, Višegrad had a population of 5,869, with the data attributed to the Višegrad Municipality.

**When was Višegrad founded?**
Višegrad was founded in 1407.

**What is the elevation of Višegrad?**
Višegrad is located at an elevation of 389 meters above sea level.

**What is the timezone of Višegrad?**
Višegrad operates on UTC+01:00.

**What is the postal code of Višegrad?**
The postal code for Višegrad is 73240.

**What languages is Višegrad's Wikipedia article available in?**
Višegrad's Wikipedia article is available in 28 languages, including Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, and others.

**What is the official name of Višegrad?**
The official name of Višegrad is Višegrad (Serbian/Cyrillic: Вишеград).

**What is the GND ID of Višegrad?**
The GND ID for Višegrad is 4494117-1.

**What is the VIAF ID of Višegrad?**
The VIAF ID for Višegrad is 139741076.

**What is the Geonames ID of Višegrad?**
The Geonames ID for Višegrad is 3187681.

## Why It Matters
Višegrad holds historical significance as a town founded in 1407, making it one of the oldest settlements in the region. Its strategic location near the Drina River has influenced its development as a local administrative center. The town's classification as a city and its role within the Višegrad Municipality and Republika Srpska highlight its administrative importance. The 2013 census data provides a snapshot of its population, contributing to demographic studies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The town's elevation and coordinates are crucial for geographical and environmental analyses. The availability of multilingual Wikipedia articles reflects its cultural and linguistic diversity. The town's website and official identifiers (GND, VIAF, Geonames) demonstrate its recognition in academic and administrative contexts.

## Notable For
- **Historical Significance**: Founded in 1407, one of the oldest settlements in the region.
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the capital of the Višegrad Municipality and is part of the Republika Srpska entity.
- **Geographical Features**: Located near the Drina River and at an elevation of 389 meters.
- **Demographic Data**: Population of 5,869 as of the 2013 census.
- **Multilingual Presence**: Wikipedia articles available in 28 languages.
- **Official Recognition**: Recognized by GND, VIAF, and Geonames with respective identifiers.

## Body
### History
Višegrad was founded in 1407, establishing it as one of the oldest settlements in the region. The town has played a significant role in the administrative and cultural development of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

### Geography
Višegrad is situated at coordinates 43.7825° N, 19.2925° E, with an elevation of 389 meters above sea level. The town is located near the Drina River, which has influenced its historical and environmental development.

### Demographics
As of the 2013 census, Višegrad had a population of 5,869. The data is attributed to the Višegrad Municipality, providing a snapshot of the town's demographic composition.

### Administration
Višegrad serves as the capital of the Višegrad Municipality and is part of the Republika Srpska entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is classified as a city and local administrative entity.

### Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Višegrad's Wikipedia article is available in 28 languages, reflecting its cultural and linguistic diversity. The town's official name is Višegrad (Serbian/Cyrillic: Вишеград), and it is also known by the alias Вышеград in Russian.

### Official Identifiers
Višegrad is recognized by various official identifiers, including:
- **GND ID**: 4494117-1
- **VIAF ID**: 139741076
- **Geonames ID**: 3187681
- **Freebase ID**: /m/07k7mq

### Communication
Višegrad has an official website (http://visegrad.ba) and a postal code (73240) for mail services. The town operates on UTC+01:00 timezone.

### Pronunciation
The IPA transcription of Višegrad in Serbian is ʋǐʃɛɡraːd.

### Related Entities
Višegrad is connected to several related entities, including:
- **Višegrad Municipality**: The administrative entity of which Višegrad is the capital.
- **Republika Srpska**: The entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina where Višegrad is located.
- **Drina River**: The nearby water body that has influenced the town's development.
- **Dobrun Monastery**: A related historical site in the vicinity.

### Categorization
Višegrad is categorized under various topics, including:
- **Human Settlement**: Classified as a city and local administrative entity.
- **Births in Višegrad**: A category for people born in the town.
- **People from Višegrad**: A category for individuals associated with the town.

### External Recognition
Višegrad has been recognized in various academic and administrative contexts, including:
- **Otto's Encyclopaedia**: Described as a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- **Regional Spatial Plan for Zlatibor and Moravica Administrative District**: Mentioned in regional planning documents.
- **National Library of Israel**: Recognized with the identifier 987007499075905171.

### Multimedia
Višegrad has associated multimedia content, including:
- **Image**: Available on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Coat of Arms**: Featured on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Page Banner**: Available on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Montage Image**: Available on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Commons Gallery**: Named "Višegrad" on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Commons Category**: "Višegrad" on Wikimedia Commons.

### Wikipedia Presence
Višegrad's Wikipedia article is available in multiple languages, including:
- Albanian (an)
- Arabic (ar)
- Aragonese (an)
- Belarusian (be)
- Bulgarian (bg)
- Bosnian (bs)
- Cebuano (ceb)
- Czech (cs)
- German (de)
- Greek (el)
- English (en)
- Esperanto (eo)
- Spanish (es)
- Estonian (et)
- Basque (eu)
- Persian (fa)
- Finnish (fi)
- French (fr)
- Hebrew (he)
- Croatian (hr)
- Hungarian (hu)
- Armenian (hy)
- Indonesian (id)
- Italian (it)
- Japanese (ja)
- Javanese (jv)
- Georgian (ka)
- Korean (ko)
- Latin (la)
- Lombard (lmo)
- Lithuanian (lt)
- Latvian (lv)
- Macedonian (mk)
- Dutch (nl)
- Norwegian Nynorsk (nn)
- Norwegian (no)
- Occitan (oc)
- Ossetian (os)
- Polish (pl)
- Portuguese (pt)
- Romanian (ro)
- Russian (ru)
- Serbo-Croatian (sh)
- Slovak (sk)
- Slovenian (sl)
- Albanian (sq)
- Serbian (sr)
- Swedish (sv)
- Thai (th)
- Turkish (tr)
- Ukrainian (uk)
- Urdu (ur)
- Chinese (zh)

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. archINFORM
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Czech National Authority Database
6. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File