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Fojnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Fojnica is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 8,244. Elevation: 1,896 ft (578 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

8,244 Population 70/sq mi density
1,896 ft Elevation 578 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Fojnica

Fojnica

Fojnica is a town and municipality located in Central Bosnia Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located west of the capital Sarajevo, in the valley of the Fojnička River, tributary of the river Bosna. Fojnica is a small town in central Bosnia and is also a balneological resort.

People

Population8,244
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Population8,244
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Coordinates43.9595°, 17.9029°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About Fojnica

Fojnica is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 8,244. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet (578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Fojnica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Area118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates43.9595°N, 17.9029°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,029 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 M6.0 129 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 101 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 102 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 122 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 129 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 132 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 150 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 73 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 101 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 72 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 81 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 105 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 126 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 90 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 91 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 103 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 95 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 141 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 116 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 74 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Fojnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Fojnica

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Muhsin Rizvić
Osnovna škola "Ivan Goran Kovačić"
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Radio Stations near Fojnica

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Kalesijski Ba folk music MP3 128 kbps
Narodni Radio Zenica MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VITEZ classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Marija (HR) catholic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Konjic UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radios 8 Sarajevo music MP3 128 kbps
Esoterica Radio S2 bass house, cyberpunk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Busovača local news, music MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZENIT classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zenit - caffe MP3 128 kbps
Kupreški Radio nebeski radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Marija catholic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zenit 89.7 (RU) pop rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Fojnica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gradski muzej
Museum of the Franciscan friary of St. Catharine of Alexandria
Muzej Kaknja
Samostanski muzej
Zavičajna zbirka "Baština"

Libraries in Fojnica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka / City library0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Invent0.0

Farmers Markets in Fojnica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buvlja pijaca
Gradska tržnica
JP "Tržnica" Zenica
Stočna pijaca

Hotels in Fojnica

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RC Brusnica
Reumal

Restaurants in Fojnica

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Imbiss "R4"
Ribnjak

Cafes in Fojnica

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffe at ISSA
Caffe MAKO

Bus Stations in Fojnica

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BA #2113563314

Gas Stations in Fojnica

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BA #549498500
INA

Stadiums & Teams in Fojnica

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Ski Resorts Near Fojnica

4 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 Rostovo 0.0 $0
Ski Centar Ranča 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fojnica

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Kreševo AirstripSmall Airport
Nisici AirfieldSmall Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fojnica

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hrvatska pošta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fojnica

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Atik džamija
Čaršijska Džamija
Church of the Holy Spirit
Crkva sv. Franje
Crkva Svete Ane
Džamija Ostružnica

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Area
306.0 km² (118.1 mi²)
Website
fojnica.ba/
Twinned With
Balçova district

🇧🇦 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 Fojnica

What is the population of Fojnica?

Fojnica has a population of 8,244 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 118.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fojnica?

Fojnica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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