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Drežnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Drežnica is a small town in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 3,908. Elevation: 2,759 ft (841 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3,908 Population 22/sq mi density
2,759 ft Elevation 841 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Drežnica

Drežnica

Drežnica Valley or Drežanka Canyon is a valley surrounding a mountain stream Drežanka, which cuts through a deep 29 kilometers long karstic gorge between mountains Čvrsnica and Čabulja, part of the Dinaric Alps range. The stream is right tributary of the Neretva, and a valley follows the west-east axes. The main settlements are Gornja Drežnica and Donja Drežnica with their numerous hamlets, and are part of the territory of the city of Mostar, in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

People

Population3,908
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Population3,908
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Coordinates43.5289°, 17.2812°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (997 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)

About Drežnica

Drežnica is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 3,908. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet (841 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Drežnica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°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 39.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Area178.0 sq mi (461.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates43.5289°N, 17.2812°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,161 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 97 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 89 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 63 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 86 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 131 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 97 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 123 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 66 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 15 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 19 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 37 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 71 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 91 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 109 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 88 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 88 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 51 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 66 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 128 km
Apr 29, 2003 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia M4.6 142 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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Drežnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Drežnica

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Ljubomira Ljube Radoš
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Radio Stations near Drežnica

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU (HR) hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VITEZ classical MP3 128 kbps
Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje catholic, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Čapljina various MP3 96 kbps
Radio Grude misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški MP3 96 kbps
Radio Mango MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Drežnica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Franjevački muzej ''Fra Jozo Križić''
Zavičajni muzej Imotski

Libraries in Drežnica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Franjevačka knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Drežnica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BTG
Tržnica Tomislavgrad
Višić

Cafes in Drežnica

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffe bar Často

Stadiums & Teams in Drežnica

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Ski Resorts Near Drežnica

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski centar Rostovo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Drežnica

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar AirfieldSmall Airport
Livno Brda Bosni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sinj Piket AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Drežnica

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Gospe od Zdravlja
Crkva sv.Jure
Crkva svetih Petra i Pavla
Crkva Svetog Josipa
Crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije
Kapelica sv. Petra
Sv. Ante

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 Drežnica

What is the population of Drežnica?

Drežnica has a population of 3,908 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 178.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Drežnica?

Drežnica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

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