Krivaja, Zavidovići is a settlement classified as a village within the municipality of Zavidovići, which is part of the Zenica‑Doboj Canton in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The village lies in the central region of the country and is administered under the local government structures of the Zavidovići municipality.
Geography
Krivaja is situated in the central Bosnian topography characterized by a mixture of low hills and river valleys. The broader area of Zavidovići lies along the Bosna River; however, specific hydrographic features directly associated with Krivaja village are not documented in readily available sources.
Administrative status
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Entity: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Canton: Zenica‑Doboj
- Municipality: Zavidovići
Demographics
Population figures for Krivaja, Zavidovići from the most recent national census (2013) are not provided in accessible encyclopedic references. Consequently, detailed demographic composition, including total population, ethnic distribution, and age structure, is unavailable.
History
There is insufficient encyclopedic information regarding the historical development of Krivaja, Zavidovići. No notable historical events, settlement origins, or administrative changes have been documented in widely recognized sources.
Etymology
The name “Krivaja” is derived from the South Slavic root kriv meaning “crooked” or “bent,” a term commonly applied to watercourses or terrain with winding characteristics. This etymological interpretation aligns with the usage of the name for several rivers and settlements throughout the region, though specific justification for its application to this village is not documented.
References
Insufficient encyclopedic information is available to provide verifiable references for detailed population statistics, historical narrative, or precise geographic coordinates for Krivaja, Zavidovići.