Definition
Kazagići is a village (settlement) situated within the municipality of Goražde in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Overview
Kazagići lies in the eastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, positioned in the river valley of the Drina basin. The village is part of the administrative jurisdiction of the Goražde municipality, which is one of the larger towns in the region. According to the most recent publicly available census data (2013), the settlement had a modest population, characteristic of rural communities in the area, with the majority of inhabitants engaged in agriculture, livestock rearing, and small‑scale trade. The locality is accessed via regional road networks connecting it to the municipal centre of Goražde and neighboring villages.
Etymology/Origin
The name Kazagići is likely derived from the South Slavic patronymic surname Kazagić, which in turn may have origins in the Turkish word kaz (“goose”) or the Ottoman occupational term kaza (“judge” or “district”). The suffix -ići is a common Slavic plural possessive ending, indicating “the descendants of” or “the people of”. Accurate information on the precise linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Characteristics
- Geography: The village is set in a hilly terrain with mixed forest and arable land, typical of the Goražde region. It experiences a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters.
- Economy: Predominantly agrarian, focusing on cereal cultivation, vegetable gardening, and pastoral activities. Some residents commute to Goražde for employment in services and industry.
- Demographics: Population figures from the 2013 census report a small community, with a demographic profile reflecting the broader ethnic composition of the municipality (Bosniaks, Serbs, and a minority of Croats). Exact numbers for Kazagići alone are not separately published in widely accessible sources.
- Infrastructure: Basic utilities such as electricity and water supply are present. The settlement has a local road linking it to the regional highway, but lacks significant public facilities (e.g., schools, health centers), which are located in nearby larger villages or in the municipal centre.
Related Topics
- Goražde (municipality)
- Villages in Republika Srpska
- Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Rural settlement patterns in the Balkans
- Demographic trends in post‑war Bosnia and Herzegovina
Note: The information provided reflects publicly available data up to 2023. Precise, up‑to‑date statistics for Kazagići may be limited due to its small size and the aggregation of data at the municipal level.