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Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Foča is a small city in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 14,615. Elevation: 1,289 ft (393 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Foča
Foča is a town and municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the south-east on the banks of Drina river. As of 2013, the town has a population of 12,234 inhabitants, while the municipality has 18,288 inhabitants.
Foča houses some faculties from the Istočno Sarajevo University. It is also home to the "Seminary of Saint Peter of Sarajevo and Dabar-Bosna", one of seven seminaries in the Serbian Orthodox Church. Foča was, before the ethnic cleansing in 1992-1994, home to one of Bosnia's most important Islamic high schools, the Madrasa of Mehmed Pasha Kukavica. The Sutjeska National Park, which is the oldest National Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is located in the municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,615 |
| Population Density | 182 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5065°, 18.7785° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Country | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| State / Province | Srpska |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (28 cm) |
About Foča
Foča is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 14,615. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet (393 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.
Climate in Foča
Foča has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5065°N, 18.7785°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 123 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Foča has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.0").
Schools in Foča
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| elementary school Sveti Sava | - | - | - | - |
| Srednjoškolski centar | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola "Veselin Masleša" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Foča
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalman Radio | bih, bosna | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sehara | bosnia, folk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Olovo | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Bir | religion, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RSG Sarajevo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio MIX, BiH | narodna - folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Goražde | - | UNKNOWN 128 kbps | |
| Radio Miljacka | folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bosna | - | MP3 | |
| Esoterica Radio S2 | bass house, cyberpunk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radios 8 Sarajevo | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Esoterica Radio S1 | big room house, electro house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO MIX | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Breza | bosna | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Esoterica Radio S4 | electronic dance music, progressive psytrance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Esoterica Radio S3 | bass house, dark electro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Esoterica Radio S5 | darksynth, electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Foča
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Sutjeska Memorial Complex | ||||
| Battle of Sutjeska Museum | ||||
| Muzej stare Hercegovine | ||||
| Muzejsko-memorijalni centar "Rorovi" |
Libraries in Foča
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Bogoslovije | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska biblioteka | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Foča
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pijaca | |||||
| Stočna pijaca Goražde |
Hotels in Foča
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Foča
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Foča
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Foča
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Foča
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Foča
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Foča
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Foča
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Foča
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Foča
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Foča
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Foča
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Foča
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski centar Igrišta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Foča
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo International Airport | SJJ | Large Airport |
| Kreševo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nikšić Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nisici Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Foča
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pošta 73301 Foča | |
| Pošta 73301 Foča (šalter Opština Foča) | |
| Pošta 73302 Foča | |
| Pošta 73309 Brod | |
| Pošta 73313 Miljevina |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Foča
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aladža džamija | |
| Crkva Svetog Nikole | |
| Džamija | |
| Hram Svetog Save | |
| Храм Светог Василија Острошког и Светог Петра Дабробосанског |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Foča
What is the population of Foča?
Foča has a population of 14,615 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 80.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Foča?
Foča has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.