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Bale, Croatia

Istria · Croatia

Bale is a small town in Istria, Croatia with a population of 973. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

973 Population 31/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Bale

Golaš is a village in Istria, Croatia.

People

Population973
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population973
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates45.0406°, 13.7836°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceIstria
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (844 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bale

Bale is a small town in Croatia (Istria) with a population of 973. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Bale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Croatia avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates45.0406°N, 13.7836°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

832 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.8 on May 1, 2024.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 134 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 140 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 70 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 126 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 138 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 90 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 73 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 124 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 73 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 149 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 74 km
Jun 6, 2012 4 km ENE of Lido Adriano, Italy M4.6 132 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 133 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 68 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 136 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 76 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 146 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 69 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 63 km
Jul 30, 2013 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 18 130 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 4 128 km
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Bale has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bale

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Bale
Talijanska područna škola Bale
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Radio Stations near Bale

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Capodistria (SI) adult contemporary, international AAC 192 kbps
Radio Capris POLETJE (SI) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rojc community radio, cultural AAC 128 kbps
Radio Maestral classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurostar Umag MP3 112 kbps

Museums in Bale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AeroPark
Aquarium Ruđer Bošković
Archaeological Museum of Istria
Arena Pula
Ecomuseo della Batana
Ecomuseum - Istrian de Dignan
Eufrazijeve bazilike
Exhibitions
Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria
House of cycling Loborika
Istrian Olive Oil Museum
Kuca Prirode
MEMO Museum of good Memories
Museo del Lloyd Triestino
Museum - Gallery "Sacred Hearts"
Muzej grada Pazina
Nesactium
Regional Museum Porec
Sacral art collection and holy bodies
Speleogaleria Baredine
The Boathouse
Traktor Story
Ulika
Zavičajni muzej Grada Rovinja
Zerostrasse
Zerostrasse

Libraries in Bale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre for Historical Research0.0
Dječja Knjižnica0.0
Dječja knjižnica Poreč0.0
Gradska knjižnica i čitaonica Pula0.0
Gradska knjižnica Poreč0.0
Školska knjižnica Osnovne škole Stoja0.0
University library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Farmer's Market Pula
Gradska Tržnica
Piazza
Souvenir-Markt
Tržnica
Tržnica i ribarnica
Tržnica Market
Tržnica Pula
Tržnica Pula - otvoreni dio
Tržnica Veruda

Hotels in Bale

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Grisa
Relais and Wine San Tommaso
Stancija Meneghetti

Restaurants in Bale

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albachiara
Borghetto
Danijela
Histria Aromatica
Kod Kancelira
Konoba Bembo
Konoba Bembo
Konoba Betiga
Konoba Bukaleta
Konoba Ćakula
Konoba Mofardin
La Grisa
Lav
Mali Mol
Mol Picio
Porto Bus
Ristorantino Dado
San Pol
San Tommaso
Toni

Cafes in Bale

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Rocco

Castles in Bale

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soardo-Bembo Palace

Theme Parks in Bale

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paleo Park

Dentists in Bale

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vallis dent - Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Bale

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HR #6792745585
Sv. Čehić

Stadiums & Teams in Bale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bale

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pula AirportPUYLarge Airport
Portorož AirportPOWMedium Airport
Azienda Agricola Balduit Giuliano AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibione AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Črnotiče AirfieldSmall Airport
Divača AirfieldSmall Airport
Grobničko Polje AirfieldSmall Airport
Lošinj AirportLSZSmall Airport
Medulin Campanoz AirfieldSmall Airport
Piancada AirfieldSmall Airport
Poreč-Škagacer AirfieldSmall Airport
Postojna AirfieldSmall Airport
Prosecco AirfieldSmall Airport
Unije AirfieldSmall Airport
Vrsar Crljenka AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
52211 Bale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bale

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Holy Spirit
Church of St Helen
Church of St. Anthony the Abbot
Church of St. Elias
Church of St. Michael
Medievale church of St Mary Picia
Parish church of Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth
San Salvatore
Sv. Andrija
Sv. Katarina
Sv. Mauro
Sv. Turnina
Sveti Jakov

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
11.8 km² (4.6 mi²)
Postal Code
52352

🇭🇷 About Croatia

Capital Zagreb
Population 3,871,833
Area 56,542 km²
GDP (USD) $85,624,153,964
GDP per capita $22,184
HDI 0.878
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 83.2%
Urban population 57.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Croatian
Calling code +385
TLD .hr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Croatia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Epiphany Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
May 1 International Workers' Day Međunarodni praznik rada
May 30 National Day Dan državnosti
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Tijelovo
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Struggle Day Dan antifašističke borbe
Aug 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Velika Gospa
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Dan svih svetih
Nov 18 Remembrance Day Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata
Dec 25 Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bale

What is the population of Bale?

Bale has a population of 973 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bale?

Bale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

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