Čitluk (Читлук, ) is a town and municipality in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The area boasts the largest vineyards in the country, consisting mainly of Blatina, Žilavka, and Vranac grapes.

Overview

The municipality includes the village of Međugorje where Marian apparitions have been reported. Other nearby places are Služanj, Potpolje, Blatnica, Čerin, Hamzići and Gornji Veliki Ograđenik. The rich soil in this area is used for growing wine-producing grapes. Many varieties grown in Brotnjo are popular throughout the world (e.g., Blatina).

Settlements

Bijakovići Biletići Blatnica Blizanci Čalići Čerin Čitluk Dobro Selo Dragićina Gradnići Hamzići Krehin Gradac Krućevići Mali Ograđenik Međugorje Paoča Potpolje Služanj Tepčići Veliki Ograđenik Vionica

Demographics

1971

15,359 total

1991

In 1991, the municipality had a population of 14,709, of which there were The town of Čitluk had 4,317 residents with almost 99% of the population declaring themselves as ethnic Croats.

2013 Census

Sports

The town is home to the football club NK Brotnjo, and the basketball club HKK Brotnjo.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Čitluk is twinned with: