Galešići

Galešići is a small village in the municipality of Donji Vakuf in Bosnia and Herzegovina.^[1] It is located within the Central Bosnia Canton, which is part of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of two administrative entities of the country.^[2]

Galešići is considered a village, residing within central Bosnia, a mountainous region of the western Balkans. The region is characterized by valleys and uplands surrounding the Vrbas River basin.^[1]

The Donji Vakuf municipality is located between several notable Bosnian towns, including Jajce, Bugojno, and Travnik.^[2] Nearby settlements include villages, such as Hemici, Seherdzik, and Grabantici.

According to the 2013 census, Galešići had a population of 163 residents.^[3] Ethnically, the population was reported as predominantly Bosniak.^[3] Earlier census data indicated that the settlement historically included a small number of Serbs and other groups, though Bosniaks formed the majority by the early 21st century.

Although specific historical documentation on Galešići is limited, its development is closely tied to the broader history of Donji Vakuf and central Bosnia. Donji Vakuf was established in 1572 by the Ottoman official, Malkocoglu Ibrahim Bey, and was originally called "Asagi Vakif" (meaning lower endowment).^[2] In the 20th century, the area was part of Yugoslavia, and during the Bosnian War (1992-1995), the region experienced displacement and conflict before returning to Bosnian government control in 1995.^[2] As a small village, Galešići historically functioned as an agricultural settlement within the rural economy of central Bosnia.