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Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Čapljina is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 7,923. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

7,923 Population 72/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
41.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Čapljina

Čapljina

Čapljina is a city located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the border with Croatia a mere 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Adriatic Sea.

People

Population7,923
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population7,923
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates43.1214°, 17.6844°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation41.8 inches (1,061 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Čapljina

Čapljina is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 7,923. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Čapljina

Čapljina has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1454 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9.3° 140.5
Feb 7.4°C / 45°F 3.2° / 11.5° 120.7
Mar 11°C / 52°F 6.1° / 15.8° 112.4
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.9° 126.5
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25° 89.7
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29.7° 71.3
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 19.8° / 32.8° 54.3
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 20.2° / 33.4° 61.8
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.2° 142.9
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.5° 144.5
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.1° 191.5
Dec 7°C / 45°F 4° / 9.9° 198.3
Čapljina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area110.6 sq mi (286.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates43.1214°N, 17.6844°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 41 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 41 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 118 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 31 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 84 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 42 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 68 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 120 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 41 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 37 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 90 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 35 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 15 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 38 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 135 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 48 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 112 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 47 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 12 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.7 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 121 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Čapljina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Čapljina

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Prćavci
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Radio Stations near Čapljina

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU (HR) hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje catholic, christian MP3 192 kbps
Drama radio Dubrovnik (HR) news talk, pop music AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Čapljina various MP3 96 kbps
Radio Grude misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški MP3 96 kbps
Soundset Ragusa (HR) dubrovnik, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Čapljina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arheološki muzej Narona
Humac museum
JU Radimlja Stolac
Kajtaz House
Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
MuM
Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992 - 1995
Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995
Muslibegovic House
Muzej Hercegovine Mostar
Muzej HVO
Naša majka art galery
Old bridge Museum
Ottoman house
Prirodoslovni muzej
Tabak museum & restaurant
The Hamam Museum
Velagićevina
War Photography Exhibition
Zavičajna kuća Hutovo

Libraries in Čapljina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica Čitluk0.0
Gradska knjižnica Metković0.0
Knjižnica Studentskog centra0.0
Županijska Narodna knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Čapljina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ERS Comerce
Gradska tržnica
market of domestic products
Mostar Marketplace
Odiseja 97
Poljopromet
Tepa
Tržnica na malo
Tržnica na veliko

Restaurants in Čapljina

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borovac
Club Devine
Kod Želje
Restoran Dalmata

Cafes in Čapljina

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bent
Caffe bar Kafić
Dom
Plava 10

Train Stations in Čapljina

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Čapljina

Bus Stations in Čapljina

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobusni kolodvor Čapljina

Gas Stations in Čapljina

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aura
Gaz Benz
Gazprom
Gazprom Čapljina
Gazprom Gabela
Rebac Benz

Stadiums & Teams in Čapljina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Čapljina

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBVLarge Airport
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Čapljina

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sportsko-rehabilitacijski centar Korak
Život

Churches & Religious Organizations in Čapljina

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Presv. Trojstva
Crkva svetog Stjepana
Crkva Svih Svetih
Crkva Uznesenja Marijina
Kapelica sv. Ane
Kapelica sv. Josipa

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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 Čapljina

What is the population of Čapljina?

Čapljina has a population of 7,923 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 110.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Čapljina?

Čapljina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches.

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