Definition
Suhi Dol is a village (settlement) located within the administrative boundaries of the municipality of Travnik, in the Central Bosnia Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Overview
The settlement is situated in the central part of the country, in a region characterized by hilly terrain and a mixture of agricultural and forested land. Suhi Dol is one of several villages that form the rural periphery of the town of Travnik, which serves as the municipal centre. The area is predominantly inhabited by Bosniak and Croat communities, reflecting the ethnic composition of the broader Travnik region. Economic activities in the village are primarily based on small‑scale agriculture, livestock husbandry, and limited local trade. Infrastructure includes local road connections to Travnik and neighbouring villages, as well as basic utilities such as electricity and water supply.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Suhi Dol” derives from the South Slavic words suhi (dry) and dol (valley or lowland), literally meaning “dry valley.” This toponym is commonly used in the Balkans to denote a settlement located in a valley that experiences limited water retention or lacks permanent streams.
Characteristics
- Geography: The village lies in a modestly elevated valley typical of the Dinaric Alpine foothills. Precise elevation and geographic coordinates are not definitively documented in publicly accessible sources.
- Population: Official census data for Suhi Dol are limited; the most recent national census (2013) recorded population figures for the municipality of Travnik, but specific numbers for Suhi Dol are not individually published in readily available references. Consequently, accurate current population data are not confirmed.
- Administration: Suhi Dol falls under the jurisdiction of the Travnik municipal authorities and the Central Bosnia Canton government. Local governance is administered through the municipal council of Travnik.
- Cultural and Historical Aspects: No major historical events or cultural monuments specific to Suhi Dol have been documented in major encyclopedic sources. The village shares the broader cultural heritage of the Travnik area, which includes Ottoman‑era architecture and traditional Bosnian customs.
Related Topics
- Travnik (municipality) – the administrative centre governing Suhi Dol.
- Central Bosnia Canton – the higher‑level administrative division encompassing Travnik and its villages.
- Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina – broader context for the region’s topography and settlement patterns.
- List of populated places in Bosnia and Herzegovina – includes Suhi Dol among other villages and towns.
Note: Accurate and detailed information about Suhi Dol, Travnik is limited in publicly available encyclopedic references. Where specific data such as exact population figures, coordinates, or historical details are not confirmed, the entry reflects this uncertainty.