Laktaši


Laktaši is a town and municipality located in Republika Srpska, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, the municipality has a population of 34,966 inhabitants, while the town has a population of 5,879 inhabitants.

Geography

Physical geography

Laktaši municipality is located in Lijevče polje, 19 km north of Banja Luka. The river Vrbas, which flows in the middle of its territory, divides it into the Župa and the Potkozarsko-Lijevčanski part. Lijevče polje, along the fertile Semberian plains, a geographical part of the Peripanon region, is the main granary of Republika Srpska.

Political geography

The Laktaši municipality is located in the northeastern part of Republika Srpska ont the coordinates of 44°54′33″N and 17°18′06″E and borders the city of Banja Luka, and the municipalities of Gradiška, Srbac, Prnjavor and Čelinac. Laktaši municipality takes up an area of 338,37 km2.
The area of this municipality has had a favorable traffic position in the past, beginning with the time of the Romans, when the so-called "salt path" that connected Salona to Servicio. Today, the Banja Luka - Gradiška and Banja Luka - Doboj highways pass through the Laktaši municipality, connecting the Laktaši municipality with the Zagreb - Belgrade highway, and in the future with the Budapest - Ploče highway. Laktaši municipality also has the only international airport in the Republic of Srpska, located north of the Laktaši town, near the village of Mahovljani.

Climate

Laktaši municipality has a continental climate, with harsh winters and warm summers. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 25°C. The coldest month of the year is January, when temperatures average -5°C. Annual precipitation forLaktaši municipality is about 875 mm. Due to the city's high latitude; it snows almost every year as well. Strong winds come from the north and northeast bringing in much snow.

Demographics

According to the 2013 census results, the municipality of Laktaši has a population of 34,966 inhabitants.

Population

Ethnic composition

Economy

The following table gives a preview of total number of registered employed people per their core activity :
ActivityTotal
Agriculture, forestry and fishing261
Mining and quarrying17
Manufacturing2,754
Distribution of power, gas, steam and air-conditioning124
Distribution of water and water waste management135
Construction925
Wholesale and retail, repair2,784
Transportation and storage437
Hotels and restaurants365
Information and communication17
Finance and insurance20
Real estate activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Administrative and support services5
Public administration and defence162
Education225
Healthcare and social work146
Art, entertainment and recreation54
Other service activities36
Total8,495

Sport

The most prominently known local sports team is basketball team KK Igokea based in Aleksandrovac. KK Igokea is regular competitor in the regional Adriatic League and one of the two teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina that played in EuroCup. The local football club, FK Laktaši, plays in the Second League of Republika Srpska.

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