Večići facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Večići
Village
Večići Location in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Entity	Republika Srpska
Municipality	Kotor Varoš
Population  (1991 2013)
• Total	1,744 797

Večići is a small village located in the northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is part of the Republika Srpska region and belongs to the Kotor Varoš area. The village is nestled in a flat area called Večićko polje (which means Večići's field). It is also close to where the Cvrcka River flows into the larger Vrbanja river.

In 2013, about 797 people lived in Večići. Many years ago, in 1992, the village had more people, around 1,110 residents.

History of Večići

Life During the Bosnian War

During the Bosnian War (1992-1995), Večići became a place where people from the Bosniak community bravely stood up against the forces of Bosnian Serbs. The village faced a lot of damage during this time, including its local mosque being destroyed.

After the war ended, groups like the American Refugee Committee helped rebuild homes in Večići. The government also tried to encourage people who had left to come back and live in the village again. It was a very difficult time for the community. An expert named Madelyn Iris noted that almost every home was damaged, and many families lost members. Sadly, some villagers were killed in a nearby place called Grabovica in November 1992. In the same month, 161 men and boys from Večići also lost their lives in the village itself.

Village Population Over Time

The number of people living in Večići has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population based on different census reports:

As you can see, in 1991, Večići had a total of 1,744 people. Most of them were Bosniaks, but there were also Serbs and Croats. By 2013, the total population had decreased to 797.

See also

In Spanish: Večići para niños