a bustling, largely Bosniak-dominated town. Vojkovići and Grlica formed Eastern Ilidža Municipality which is dominated by Serbs. Demographics According to the 2013 census, the municipality had a population of 66,730 inhabitants, with 63,528 in Ilidža itself. Settlements The municipality consists of the following settlements with their respective populations: Buhotina – 85 Jasen – 9 Kakrinje – 411 Kobiljača – 349 Krupac – 13 Rakovica – 1,836 Rudnik – 377 Sarajevo Dio - Ilidža – 63,528 Vela – 7 Vlakovo – 3 Zenik – 108 Zoranovići – 4 Ethnic composition Government Although a fully incorporated suburb of Sarajevo, Ilidža is its own municipality and thus has its own municipal government. Municipal Assembly: Party of Democratic Action – 11 members People and Justice – 11 members Independent – 4 members Social Democratic Party – 2 members Our Party – 2 members People's European Union – 1 member The current municipal mayor is Nermin Muzur, having served since 23 December 2020. Economy Prior to the war, Ilidža municipality was one of the five wealthiest in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one of the ten wealthiest in the whole of Yugoslavia. The war had a devastating effect on the town's economy, but today it is slowly starting to recover. Several important local companies are based in Ilidža. The town's economy is based on food processing, electronics, and manufacturing. Tourism One of the most important parts of Ilidža's economy is its tourism. The natural environment of the area is used to the town's advantage, attracting tourists from both abroad and as near as neighboring Sarajevo. There are plans for future development to enhance tourism, including hotels and a cable railway line to mount Igman. Sarajevo International Airport is located just a few kilometers from the town. The region's natural environment and historical sites are draws for tourists. Igman mountain is a destination for skiing and hiking, and Vrelo Bosne is one of the country's most popular parks. The Rimski Most ("Roman Bridge") over the Bosna river was built in the 16th century using actual Roman stones. Ilidža is marketed to Arab tourists, with many services advertised in Arabic. Twin towns – sister cities Ilidža is twinned with: Çekmeköy, Turkey İzmit, Turkey References External links Official site Populated places in the Sarajevo Canton Protected areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina Populated places in Ilidža