Central Functions in the Settlements of Herceg-Bosnia County – the Example of Tomislavgrad Municipality

The central functions of the settlement, such as service and administrative activities, are crucial for the developmentof each area and the quality of life in it. The theory of central settlements explains how centres are spatiallydistributed depending on their functions and accessibility to the population. Understanding the equipment of centralfunctions is essential for the development of regional development strategies and the improvement of the quality of lifeof individual areas.The paper analyses the system of central settlements in the County of Herceg-Bosnia and the provision of centralfunctions in the municipality of Tomislavgrad in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The goal is to determine thesystem of central settlements according to pre-defined criteria, considering historical migrations and the impact ofwar. In addition to determining the equipment of the central functions, as an outcome of the work, a cartographic representationof the geographical distribution of functions on the territory of the Tomislavgrad municipality was created.Additionally, a short survey was conducted regarding the satisfaction of the municipality’s population with availabilityof certain functions.