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Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is a large city in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 221,106. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Banja Luka
Banja Luka or Banjaluka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative center. Banja Luka is the traditional centre of the densely forested Bosanska Krajina region of northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the 2013 census, the city proper has a population of 138,963, while its administrative area comprises a total of 185,042 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 221,106 |
| Population Density | 462 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7788°, 17.2063° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Country | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| State / Province | Srpska |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (984 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
About Banja Luka
Banja Luka is a large city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 221,106. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.
Climate in Banja Luka
Banja Luka has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (23°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1022 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 478.3 sq mi (1,238.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7788°N, 17.2063°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Banja Luka has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Banja Luka
Schools in Banja Luka
70+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osnovna škola "Stanko Rakita" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Jovan Cvijić" | — | — | — | — |
| Medicinska škola | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Georgi Stojkov Rakovski" | — | — | — | — |
| Tehnička škola | — | — | — | — |
| Katolički školski centar "Blaženi Ivan Merz" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Jovan Dučić" - područno odjeljenje Priječani | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Desanka Maksimović" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Ivo Andrić" | — | — | — | — |
| Elektrotehnička škola "Nikola Tesla" | — | — | — | — |
| Centar za obrazovanje i vaspitanje i rehabilitaciju slušanja i govora | — | — | — | — |
| Politehnička škola | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Zmaj Jova Jovanović" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Dositej Obradović" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Branko Ćopić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Vuk Stefanović Karadžić" | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ Drakulić | — | — | — | — |
| Gimnazija | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Sveti Sava" | — | — | — | — |
| Tehnološka škola | — | — | — | — |
| Banja Luka College of Communications Kappa Phi | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Stanko Rakita" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Sveti Sava" - područno odjeljenje Pavlovac | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Đura Jakšić" | — | — | — | — |
| Centar "Zaštiti me" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Nikola Tesla" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Miloš Crnjanski" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Branko Radičević" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Vuk Stefanović Karadžić" - područno odjeljenje Ada | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Milan Rakić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Miloš Crnjanski" - područno odjeljenje Motike | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Branislav Nušić" | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ "Milan Rakić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Petar Petrović Njegoš" | — | — | — | — |
| Područno odjeljenje OŠ "Branislav Nušič" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Vuk Stefanović Karadžić" | — | — | — | — |
| Banja Luka College of Communications Kappa Phi | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Đura Jakšić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Nikola Tesla" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Miloš Crnjanski" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Vuk Stefanović Karadžić" - područno odjeljenje Ada | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Miloš Crnjanski" - područno odjeljenje Motike | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Georgi Stojkov Rakovski" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Branko Ćopić" | — | — | — | — |
| Tehnološka škola | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ Drakulić | — | — | — | — |
| Poljoprivredna škola | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Aleksa Šantić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Ivan Goran Kovačić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Borisav Stanković" | — | — | — | — |
| Srednjoškolski centar "Ljubiša Mladenović" | — | — | — | — |
| Građevinska škola | — | — | — | — |
| Škola fudbala Spartak | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Jovan Dučić" | — | — | — | — |
| Ugostiteljsko-trgovinsko-turistička škola | — | — | — | — |
| JU OŠ Holandija Slatina | — | — | — | — |
| Poljoprivredna škola | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Desanka Maksimović" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Aleksa Šantić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Ivan Goran Kovačić" | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Borisav Stanković" | — | — | — | — |
| Ekonomska škola | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Aleksa Šantić" - područno odjeljenje Drakulić | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Miloš Dujić" | — | — | — | — |
| Srednjoškolski centar "Ljubiša Mladenović" | — | — | — | — |
| Građevinska škola | — | — | — | — |
| Srednjoškolski centar "Gemit Apeiron" | — | — | — | — |
| IT Akademija Banja Luka | — | — | — | — |
| Škola fudbala Spartak | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola "Aleksa Šantić" - područno odjeljenje Drakulić | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Banja Luka
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG radio 1 Banja Luka | evergreen, pop | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Nes Radio | information, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Balkan Hip-Hop Radio | balkan, banja luka | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Srce Krajine | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kontakt Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Laktasi | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Prkos (HR) | folk, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nova Gradiška (HR) | folk, local news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Banja Luka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etno selo - muzej "Ljubačke doline" | ||||
| Muzej Republike Srpske | ||||
| Muzej Republike Srpske | ||||
| Muzej Republike Srpske | ||||
| Muzej Republike Srpske | ||||
| Muzej savremene umjetnosti Repubike Srpske | ||||
| Muzej savremene umjetnosti Repubike Srpske | ||||
| Muzej sporta | ||||
| Muzej sporta |
Libraries in Banja Luka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Corner Banja Luka | 0.0 | |||||
| American Corner Banja Luka | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka muftija Muhamed-ef. Zahirović | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka muftija Muhamed-ef. Zahirović | 0.0 | |||||
| Edukativno-kulturni centar Ihtus | 0.0 | |||||
| Edukativno-kulturni centar Ihtus | 0.0 | |||||
| Narodna biblioteka "Veselin Masleša" | 0.0 | |||||
| Narodna biblioteka Kotor Varoš | 0.0 | |||||
| Narodna i univerzitetska biblioteka Republike Srpske | 0.0 | |||||
| Narodna i univerzitetska biblioteka Republike Srpske | 0.0 | |||||
| NUB RS - Odjeljenje Obilićevo | 0.0 | |||||
| NUB RS - Odjeljenje Obilićevo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Banja Luka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradska tržnica | |||||
| Nova pijaca | |||||
| Tržnica Borik |
Hotels in Banja Luka
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Banja Luka
47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Banja Luka
97 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Banja Luka
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Banja Luka
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Banja Luka
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Banja Luka
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Banja Luka
29 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Banja Luka
21 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Banja Luka
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Banja Luka
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Banja Luka
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Banja Luka
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Banja Luka
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Banja Luka
8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Banja Luka
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Banja Luka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka City Stadium | ||
| FK Karanovac | ||
| Stadion FK Karanovac |
Ski Resorts Near Banja Luka
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski centar Rostovo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Centar Ranča | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Banja Luka
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka International Airport | BNX | Large Airport |
| Badljevina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Banja Luka Zalužani Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gradac Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pik Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| PPG Paragliding Field | — | Small Airport |
| Prijedor Urije Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sisak Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Banja Luka
30 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| EuroExpress | |
| Euroexpress Paket Shop | |
| Pošta | |
| Pošta | |
| Pošta | |
| Pošta | |
| Pošta u Zalužanima | |
| Pošta Zalužani | |
| Pošte Srpske | |
| Pošte Srpske - Brza pošta | |
| Pošte Srpske - Brza pošta | |
| Pošte Srpske - Poštansko-saobraćajni centar Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78104 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78105 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78105 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78107 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78107 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78109 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78109 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78110 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78111 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78113 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78118 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78118 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78119 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78119 Banja Luka | |
| Pošte Srpske, 78252 Trn | |
| X Express | |
| Шалтерска пошта Бања Лука 11 |
Treatment Centers in Banja Luka
42 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulanta Kampus | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Kočićev vijenac | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Nova varoš | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Paprikovac | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Petrićevac | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Rosulje | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Starčevica 1 | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Starčevica 2 | ||
| Ambulanta porodične medicine Zalužani | ||
| Aura Medic | ||
| Be Well | ||
| BL Medic | ||
| Cardio | ||
| Centar za vakcinaciju | ||
| Deamedica | ||
| Delta dijagnostika | ||
| Devet doktora | ||
| Dr Grubor | ||
| Dr Kostić | ||
| Dr Miroslav Zotović - ambulante naselje Park | ||
| Dr Stošić | ||
| Dr Vulić specijalistički centar | ||
| Eho | ||
| Euromedic | ||
| Firena | ||
| Ginea | ||
| Healthexpress | ||
| Intermedik | ||
| Lenus | ||
| Libra S | ||
| Medicinski specijalistički centar | ||
| Medico-S | ||
| Mediko Art | ||
| MediTea | ||
| MR Clinic | ||
| Poliklinika UKC RS | ||
| Preventiva medical | ||
| Prima Medica | ||
| Urgentni centar UKC RS | ||
| Zavod za medicinu rada i sporta RS | ||
| Zavod za stomatologiju Republike Srpske | ||
| Zdravstvena ustanova HELP |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Banja Luka
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bogojavljenski hram | |
| Cathedral of Christ the Savior | |
| Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure | |
| Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure | |
| Crkva Pohoda Blažene Djevice Marije | |
| Crkva Pokrova Presvete Bogorodice | |
| Crkva sv. Antuna | |
| Crkva sv. Antuna | |
| Crkva svete Petke | |
| Crkva Svete Petke | |
| Crkva svete Terezije od Djeteta Isusa | |
| Crkva svetog Josipa | |
| Crkva Svetog Pantelije | |
| crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije | |
| crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije | |
| Hram pokrova presvete Bogorodice | |
| Hram pokrova presvete Bogorodice | |
| Hram Rođenja Presvete Bogorodice | |
| Hram Rođenja Presvete Bogorodice | |
| Hram rođenja Presvete Bogorodice |
Explore Near Banja Luka
Quick Facts
Around Banja Luka
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Banja Luka
46 places within 15 km
- • Gornji Šeher
- • Beach Club Rafting
- • Javna plaža Karanovac
- • Kupalište Kolovrat
- • Plaža Eko-centar Krajina
- • Vrućica
- + 1 more
- • Biskupski ordinarijat Banja Luka
- • Eparhija banjalučka
- • Tvrđava Kastel
- • Tvrđava Zvečaj
- • Etno galerija "Duga"
- • Galerija Kević
- • Galerija plus
- • Banj brdo
- • Bjeljevine
- • Brezovac
- • Bukvaluk
- • Čarapovica
- + 20 more
- • Kuća Levi
- • Rimska bazilika
- • Srednjovijekovni bunar
- • Stara hidrocentrala u Delibašinom Selu
- • stara škola
- • Šibovi
- • Vidikovac Banj brdo
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What is the population of Banja Luka?
Banja Luka has a population of 221,106 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 478.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Banja Luka?
Banja Luka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.