Čitluk, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Čitluk (, ) 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). Population/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 99% of those being Croats. Sports. The town is home to the football club NK Brotnjo, and the basketball club HKK Brotnjo. Twin towns – sister cities. Čitluk is twinned with: