| Kalesija | |
| Native Name: | Калесија |
| Settlement Type: | Town and municipality |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Entity |
| Subdivision Name1: | Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Subdivision Type2: | Canton |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Image Coat Of Arms Size: | 100pxMunicipality coat of arms |
| Leader Title: | Municipal mayor |
| Leader Name: | Nermin Mujkanović (SDA) |
| Area Total Km2: | 201 |
| Population Total: | 2039 |
| Population As Of: | 2013 census |
| Population Density Km2: | 183 |
| Coordinates: | 44.45°N 70°W |
| Area Code: | +387 35 |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Municipality |
| Population Blank1: | 33053 |
Kalesija (Serbian: Калесија) is a town and municipality located in the Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, east of Tuzla. As of 2013, the town has a population of 2,039 inhabitants, while the municipality has 33,053 inhabitants.
The Atik Mosque in Vukovije Gornje was built at the end of the 16th century.
On 2 May 1992 Kalesija was one of the first Bosnian towns to be caught in the initial Serbian offensive. On 11 May 1992, Kalesija and the territory east of the river Bjeljevac except for the settlements of Zukići and Jajić were placed under occupation.
On 23 May 1992, Kalesija was retaken by Bosnian forces.
The aftermath of the occupation included ethnic cleansing, population displacement, many people being taken to camps, the destruction of Kalesija villages, the destruction of religious buildings and industrial plants.
The Dayton Agreement appointed a new administrative arrangement of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 71 km2 (26.1%) of the territory of the municipality Kalesija was ceded to Republika Srpska, becoming the municipality of Osmaci.
The 1971 Yugoslav census showed that Kalesija had 32,577 inhabitants, made up of:
In the 1991 census, the municipality of Kalesija had 41,795 inhabitants:
In the 2013 census, the municipality of Kalesija had 33,053 inhabitants:
The municipality consists of 28 settlements:[1]
In the area of the Kalesija municipality there are six elementary schools. They are located in Kalesija, Rainci Gornji, Gojčin, Memići, Vukovije and Tojšići.