Gradina (Serbian: Градина) is a village situated in the municipality of Derventa, within the entity of Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It lies south of the town of Derventa in the northern part of the country, at geographic coordinates 44°54′9″N 17°53′38″E.
Geography
The surrounding area of Gradina is characterized by a verdant landscape, with extensive forest cover and agricultural land, particularly in the southern portion of the settlement. The terrain is typical of the Posavina region, featuring gentle hills and plains.
Etymology
The name “Gradina” is likely derived from the Slavic word gradina, meaning “fortified town” or “small fortress,” a common toponym in the Balkans that historically denoted sites with defensive structures.
Administrative History
- 1929–1939: Part of the Vrbas Banovina within the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
- 1939–1941: Integrated into the Banovina of Croatia, also under the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Following World War II, the village became incorporated into the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and after the dissolution of Yugoslavia it remained within the territory of Republika Srpska.
Demographics
According to the 1991 census, detailed ethnic composition data for Gradina were recorded by the Statistical Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. More recent population figures are not provided in the available sources.
Economy and Land Use
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with farming activities concentrated in the southern part of the village, while the forested areas support timber and related industries.
References
- “Gradina, Derventa.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gradina,_Derventa.
- Official results from the book: Ethnic composition of Bosnia-Herzegovina population, by municipalities and settlements, 1991 census, Zavod za statistiku Bosne i Hercegovine – Bilten no. 234, Sarajevo 1991.