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Čara, Croatia

Dubrovnik-Neretva · Croatia

Čara is a small town in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia with a population of 595. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

595 Population 45/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Čara

Čara

Čara is a village on the island of Korčula in Croatia. Korčula the island, is part of the Dalmatian coast and it belongs to the Dubrovnik-Neretva county.

People

Population595
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population595
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates42.9383°, 16.9347°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceDubrovnik-Neretva
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Čara

Čara is a small town in Croatia (Dubrovnik-Neretva) with a population of 595. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Čara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Croatia avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates42.9383°N, 16.9347°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,295 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 83 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 102 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 105 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 73 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 91 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 121 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 143 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 79 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 146 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 106 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 109 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 65 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 67 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 132 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 75 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 72 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 81 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 140 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 99 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 139 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 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in

Čara has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Čara

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Račišće
Područna škola Čara
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Radio Stations near Čara

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Korčula 107,5FM various MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grude (BA) misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški (BA) MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Čara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arheološki muzej
Etno zbirka Barilo
Etnographic museum "Toreta"
Gradski Muzej Korčula
Muzej općine Jelsa
Opatska riznica
Pomorski muzej Orebić
Zbirka ikona

Libraries in Čara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Općinska knjižnica i čitaonica Jelsa0.0

Farmers Markets in Čara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rotonda pijaca

Restaurants in Čara

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Mediteran
Konoba Albert
Konoba Mijo
Tomić Konobica
Žitna Marelić

Breweries in Čara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Pinjac

Stadiums & Teams in Čara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Čara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Split Saint Jerome AirportSPULarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Čara

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
20264 Račišće
20273 Čara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Čara

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva Gospe od Čarskog Polja
Crkva sv. Stjepan
crkva svetog Petra

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
34.4 km² (13.3 mi²)
Postal Code
20273

🇭🇷 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 Čara

What is the population of Čara?

Čara has a population of 595 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Čara?

Čara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

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