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Brela, Croatia

Split-Dalmatia · Croatia

Brela is a small town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 1,472. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,472 Population 142/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Brela

Brela

Brela is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia. The village of Brela is located on the Adriatic coastline of Dalmatia, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Makarska. In 2021, the total population was 1,626. The municipality consists of two villages: Brela and Gornja Brela.

People

Population1,472
Density142/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population1,472
Population Density142 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates43.3689°, 16.9342°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceSplit-Dalmatia
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brela

Brela is a small town in Croatia (Split-Dalmatia) with a population of 1,472. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Brela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Croatia avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates43.3689°N, 16.9342°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 103 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 106 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 59 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 123 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 125 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 91 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 150 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 101 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 130 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 37 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 63 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 132 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 42 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 81 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 96 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 34 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 129 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 141 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 104 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 148 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 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Brela has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Brela

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola dr. Franje Tuđmana - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brela

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sunce helth, world music AAC+ 64 kbps
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Korčula 107,5FM various MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grude (BA) misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški (BA) - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Kampus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mango (BA) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kampus - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Brela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gradski muzej Omiš
Malakološki muzej
Municipal Museum
Muzej općine Jelsa

Libraries in Brela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Narodna knjižnica Omiš0.0
Općinska knjižnica i čitaonica Jelsa0.0
Trilj0.0

Farmers Markets in Brela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centar Peškera
Makarska pijaca
Omiška pijaca
Ultra Ribola

Hotels in Brela

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Berulia
Hotel Maestral
Hotel Marina
Hotel Pelegrin
Hotel Soline
Hotel Sunčeva Postelja Brela

Restaurants in Brela

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arca
Burin
Hrast
Jakiruša pizza - bar
Konoba Feral
Konoba Galinac
Konoba Katara
La Bomba
Mediteran
Nautica
Nikolina
Obid
Plima
Punta Rata
Šampion Brela
Sirena
Volat

Cafes in Brela

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lungomare
Trokutić

Stadiums & Teams in Brela

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brela

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Split Saint Jerome AirportSPULarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar Airfield-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brela

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
21322 Brela

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brela

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva svetog Stjepana prvomučenika
Gospa od Karmela
St. Kajo
Sv. Juraj
Sv. Nikola

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
10.8 km² (4.2 mi²)
Postal Code
21413

🇭🇷 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 Brela

What is the population of Brela?

Brela has a population of 1,472 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brela?

Brela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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