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Bakar, Croatia
Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia
Bakar is a small town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 1,187. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bakar
Bakar is a town in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia. The population of the town was 8,279 according to the 2011 Croatian census, including 1,473 in the titular settlement. Ninety percent of the population declared themselves Croats by ethnicity. The largest ethnic minority are the Serbs with 2.91% of the population. The old part of Bakar is situated on a hill overlooking the Bay of Bakar. Bakar is the Croatian word for "copper".
People
Climate
| Population | 1,187 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3086°, 14.5303° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
| Country | 🇭🇷 Croatia |
| State / Province | Primorje-Gorski Kotar |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 110.3 inches (2,802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 109.2 inches (277 cm) |
About Bakar
Bakar is a small town in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 1,187. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below Croatia avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3086°N, 14.5303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Bakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.7").
Schools in Bakar
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomorska škola | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Bakar | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bakar
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otvoreni radio - Uživo | pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio | croatian, easy listening | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Laganini FM Rijeka | laganini, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sova | hits, news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Otok Krk | easy listening, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laganini Rijeka | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Fitness | fitness | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Gorski kotar | folk, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Labin | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Pomorski Radio Bakar | mix | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Korzo | local music, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Hot | hits, hot hits | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Love | love songs | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Chill | chill, chillout | AAC 48 kbps | |
| RADIO KASTAV | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bakar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Peek & Poke" old computers museum | ||||
| City of Rijeka museum | ||||
| City of Rijeka museum | ||||
| Crikvenica Municipal Museum | ||||
| Etno Kuca Vribnik | ||||
| Exportdrvo | ||||
| Giulio Clovio House | ||||
| Hrvatski muzej turizma | ||||
| Interpretacijski centar Grobnik | ||||
| Kuća halubajskega zvočara | ||||
| Kuća kostrenskih pomoraca | ||||
| Kućica od ribari | ||||
| Memorijalni centar 'Lipa pamti' | ||||
| Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | ||||
| Muzej žaba | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Pomorski i povijesni musej hrvatskog primorja Rijeka | ||||
| State Archives in Rijeka | ||||
| The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral | ||||
| Zavičajni muzej Drenove |
Libraries in Bakar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dječja knjižnica 'Beli kamik' | 0.0 | |||||
| GRADSKA KNIZNIKA BAKAR | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica - Dom lijepe književnosti | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica - periodika | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica (Dječji odjel "Stribor") | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica Opatija - ogranak Matulji | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica Rijeka, ogranak Trsat | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Kastav | 0.0 | |||||
| NARODNA KNJIŽNICA I ČITAONICA HALUBAJSKA ZORA | 0.0 | |||||
| Sveučilišna knjižnica | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bakar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribarnica | |||||
| Tržnica | |||||
| Tržnica 1 | |||||
| Tržnica 2 | |||||
| Tržnica Brajda | |||||
| Tržnica Donja Vežica | |||||
| Tržnica Opatija | |||||
| Tržnica Šegota |
Hotels in Bakar
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bakar
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bakar
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bakar
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bakar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bakar
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| skijalište Vučići | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rudnik Tršće | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bakar
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pula Airport | PUY | Large Airport |
| Rijeka Airport | RJK | Large Airport |
| Ajdovščina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cerknica-Marof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Črnotiče Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Divača Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grobničko Polje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lošinj Airport | LSZ | Small Airport |
| Medulin Campanoz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Metlika Prilozje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Novi Lazi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Novo Mesto Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Postojna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Šentvid pri Stični Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trebnje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Unije Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bakar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pošta |
Treatment Centers in Bakar
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centar za rehabilitaciju |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bakar
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crkva Majke Božje od Porta | |
| Crkva Sv Josipa | |
| Crkva sv. Kuzma i Damjan | |
| crkva svete Barbare | |
| Crkva svete Margarete | |
| crkva svetog Andrije apostola | |
| Crkva svetog Križa | |
| Kapela Sv Mihovil | |
| Kapelica |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Croatia
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bakar
What is the population of Bakar?
Bakar has a population of 1,187 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bakar?
Bakar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 110.3 inches, with 109.2 inches of snow.