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Bijela, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bijela is a small town in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 3,484. Elevation: 1,463 ft (446 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,484 Population 7,742/sq mi density
1,463 ft Elevation 446 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Bijela

Bijela

The White Fortress is an old fort overlooking the historic core of Sarajevo. It is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bijela Tabija is 667 metres (2,188 ft) above sea level.
Bijela Tabija is a protruding part of the wall of what was historically known as the old Vratnik City, and dominates the Eastern, the natural entrance to Sarajevo. It is built of stone and it used to house a gun-crew and an ammunition storage. Its thick walls have openings for cannons.

People

Population3,484
Density7,742/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Population3,484
Population Density7,742 / sq mi
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Coordinates43.6087°, 17.9508°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.0 inches (1,092 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)

About Bijela

Bijela is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 3,484. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Bijela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density7,742/sq mi
Coordinates43.6087°N, 17.9508°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 90 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 62 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 109 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 83 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 94 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 93 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 111 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 110 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 50 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 47 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 88 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 88 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 66 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 115 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 64 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 106 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 124 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 148 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 74 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Bijela has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.7").

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Radio Stations near Bijela

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kalman Radio bih, bosna MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sehara bosnia, folk MP3 320 kbps
RADIO VITEZ classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
RSG Sarajevo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio MIX, BiH narodna - folk MP3 192 kbps
Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje catholic, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Busovača local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Čapljina various MP3 96 kbps
Radio Miljacka folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bosna - MP3
Esoterica Radio S2 bass house, cyberpunk MP3 192 kbps
Radios 8 Sarajevo music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Konjic - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Esoterica Radio S3 bass house, dark electro MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S5 darksynth, electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S4 electronic dance music, progressive psytrance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bijela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARK D-0 (Tito's Bunker)
Birth house of Zuko Dzumhur
Bunker
Museum of wood carving
Muzej bitke na Neretvi
Zavičajni Muzej

Farmers Markets in Bijela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pijaca
Pijaca Vrapčići

Hotels in Bijela

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Neretva

Restaurants in Bijela

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boračko Jezero Restoran
Koliba kod Lede
Lietna Basta

Cafes in Bijela

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffe M

Monuments in Bijela

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stecak Lazi Drljaci

Castles in Bijela

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Bijela

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Ski Resorts Near Bijela

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski centar Rostovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bijela

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bijela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Svete Nedjelje
Crkva svetih apostola Petra i Pavla

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo

🇧🇦 About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital Sarajevo
Population 3,323,929
Area 51,129 km²
GDP (USD) $27,592,361,498
GDP per capita $8,663
HDI 0.779
Life expectancy 77.9 years
Internet users 83.4%
Urban population 51.6%
Currency BAM (Marka)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling code +387
TLD .ba
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Mar 1 Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 2 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 9 Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom
Nov 21 Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH
Nov 25 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Dec 24 Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)
Dec 25 Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bijela

What is the population of Bijela?

Bijela has a population of 3,484 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 7,742 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bijela?

Bijela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

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