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Deçan, Serbia

Kosovo · Serbia

Deçan is a mid-size city in Kosovo, Serbia with a population of 50,500. Elevation: 2,008 ft (612 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

50,500 Population 727/sq mi density
2,008 ft Elevation 612 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Belgrade Timezone

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About Deçan

Deçan

Deçan or Dečani, is a town and municipality in the district of Gjakova, Kosovo. The municipality has an area of 293.94 km2 (113.49 sq mi) and it includes the town and 37 smaller settlements. According to the last census of 2024, the municipality has a population of 27,775.

People

Population50,500
Density727/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Population50,500
Population Density727 / sq mi
Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Coordinates42.5402°, 20.2879°
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade
Country🇷🇸 Serbia
State / ProvinceKosovo
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (991 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)

About Deçan

Deçan is a mid-size city in Serbia (Kosovo) with a population of 50,500. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet (612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Belgrade.

Climate in Deçan

Deçan has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1209 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -15.4° / 7.7° 145.4
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.5° / 11.5° 72.7
Mar 2.7°C / 37°F -8.9° / 15° 81.1
Apr 6.7°C / 44°F -3.8° / 19.6° 95.6
May 11.7°C / 53°F 1.1° / 21.9° 90.3
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 6.5° / 29.1° 73.9
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 8.1° / 32.7° 45.1
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 9.5° / 33.5° 57.3
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 3.3° / 28° 118.3
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 0.2° / 22.1° 87.5
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F -6.5° / 17.6° 173.9
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -9.3° / 10° 167.8
Deçan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Serbia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Area69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²)
Population Density727/sq mi
Coordinates42.5402°N, 20.2879°W
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Serbia avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,437 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 97 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 148 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 118 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 139 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 69 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 43 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 140 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 135 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 80 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 106 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 37 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 120 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 134 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 115 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 94 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 85 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 149 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 95 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 87 km
Jan 15, 2023 10 km SW of Klos, Albania M4.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 102 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Deçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Deçan

Institution Type Founded Website
Kolegji Dugagjini College - Visit →
Universiteti "Haxhi Zeka" University - ,

Schools in Deçan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kursi i Gjuhes Gjermane dhe Angleze "Lingua" - - - -
SH.M.L."Vëllezërit Frashëri" - - - -
SH.F.M.U."Lidhja e Prizrenit" - - - -
IAAP. "Tafil Kasumaj" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Deçan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kolektiv Radio (XK) - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Berane (ME) lokalni MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Deçan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hyseni
Ibrahim Rugova museum
Kulla e Avdullah Pashe Drenit
Mulli
Mulliri i Haxhi Zekës
Muzeu Etnografik
Muzeu Historik,Bajram Curri
Muzeu i Zejtarisë
Peja Museum
SHTEPIA TRADICIONALE E FAMILJES QERKEZI MUZEU HISTORIK 1999

Libraries in Deçan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka "Ibrahim Rugova"0.0
Biblioteka e Bashkisë së Qytetit Bajram Curri0.0
Korporata Dukagjini0.0
Meshari0.0
N.T.”Loni”0.0
Smart Point0.0

Farmers Markets in Deçan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Çarshija e Madhe
Curri
Enver Lipaj
Erioni
ETC-Elkos Trading Center
Haxhibeqiri
Landi Star 3
Mega Fruit
Old Bazaar of Peja
Qendra Zejtare
Tregu I Gjelbert
Vegetable Market
Viva Fresh Store

Hotels in Deçan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Swiss

Restaurants in Deçan

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banana Split - Deçan
Dushkaja-T
Gryka e Deçanit
Medjana
Natyra
Pizzeria Aurora
Restaurant Iliria
Restaurant Iliria
Restaurant Ilirida
SH.P.K JETA 2000

Cafes in Deçan

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Drini
Ernisi
Kafe Loni - GJ
N shpi
N'Viva Coffee House

Monuments in Deçan

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kulla e Zymer Himes

Castles in Deçan

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manastiri i Deçanit

Dentists in Deçan

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL Dental
Vita-Dent

Gas Stations in Deçan

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL Petrol
Petrol Company
Petrol Company
Pompa Bonita
RS #1156927329
T-Oil

Banks in Deçan

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banka Ekonomike
Capital Ria
Capital Ria
Moneygram Deçan
NLB Banka
Raffeisenbank

Breweries in Deçan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beg
Birra Peja

Stadiums & Teams in Deçan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Deçan

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kolašin 1600 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kolašin 1450 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kolašin 1600 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Žari ski centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Deçan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Priština Adem Jashari International AirportPRNLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Gjakovë Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Deçan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta e Kosovës

Churches & Religious Organizations in Deçan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Ascension of Christ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Belgrade
Elevation
550 m (1,805 ft)
Founded
1960
Website
decan.rks-gov.net/

Things to See Near Deçan

39 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Fish Farm
⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Hamami i Haxhi Beut
🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Bjeshka Strellcit
  • • Kështjella në Rrasen e Koshares
  • • Manastiri i Deçanit
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Shpellë
⛰️ Peaks (29)
  • • Baballoq
  • • C2/X
  • • Ćafa Glava
  • • Çfërla
  • • Gjeravicë
  • + 24 more
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Pamje nga Maja e Strellcit
  • • Sgjukaj
  • • Sgjukaj
  • • Teli me dlita

🇷🇸 About Serbia

Capital Belgrade
Population 6,982,084
Area 88,361 km²
GDP (USD) $81,343,999,280
GDP per capita $12,282
HDI 0.805
Life expectancy 76.2 years
Internet users 85.4%
Urban population 62.1%
Currency RSD (Dinar)
Languages Serbian
Calling code +381
TLD .rs
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Serbia

11 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 7 Christmas Day Božić
Feb 16 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Srbije
Feb 17 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Srbije
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
Nov 11 Armistice Day Dan primirja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deçan

What is the population of Deçan?

Deçan has a population of 50,500 residents and is located in Serbia. The population density is 727 people per square mile, spread across 69.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Deçan?

Deçan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

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