Humac is a village (Bosnian: selo) located within the municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, in the Central Bosnia Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the two entities constituting Bosnia and Herzegovina. The settlement is part of the geographical region known as Central Bosnia.
Administrative classification
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Entity: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Canton: Central Bosnia Canton (Srednjobosanski kanton)
- Municipality: Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Geography Humac lies in a predominantly rural, hilly area typical of the Central Bosnian landscape. The name “Humac” is derived from the South Slavic word “hum” meaning “hill” or “elevated ground,” with the diminutive suffix “-ac,” indicating a small hill or rise. This etymology reflects the village’s topographical setting.
Demographics The most recent publicly available census data for the settlement is from the 2013 Bosnia and Herzegovina census. Detailed population figures for Humac are not separately published in the national statistical releases; consequently, precise current demographic information (population size, ethnic composition, age structure) is unavailable in open encyclopedic sources.
Infrastructure and economy Humac, like many villages in the Central Bosnia region, is characterized by small‑scale agriculture, livestock raising, and limited local commerce. The settlement is connected to the municipal center of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje by local road networks, providing access to broader regional services and markets.
Historical context There is no distinct historical record that isolates Humac as a separate notable event site. Its development follows the general historical patterns of rural Bosnian villages, including periods under Ottoman rule, Austro‑Hungarian administration, Yugoslav federation, and post‑1990s independence. No specific historical incidents uniquely associated with Humac have been documented in widely accessible encyclopedic references.
References
- Statistical Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, 2013.
- Official municipal website of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje (provides list of constituent settlements).
Note: While the existence of Humac as a settlement within Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is confirmed by municipal and national statistical sources, detailed encyclopedic data (e.g., exact population figures, specific historical events) are limited or not separately enumerated in publicly available reference works.
