The Municipality of Tolmin covers a total area of 382 square kilometres and has a population of 12,028 people (2002) living in 72 settlements. The Social Activities Department of Tolmin Municipality is responsible for social and health care, education and sports as well as for public culture and cultural heritage preservation. The local branches of the Union of Cultural Societies of Slovenia (ZKDS) and the Public Fund for Cultural Activities of the Republic of Slovenia (JSKD) facilitate the activities of numerous local cultural organisations with around 500 members.