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Gacko, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Gacko is a small town in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 3,417. Elevation: 3,182 ft (970 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,417 Population 12/sq mi density
3,182 ft Elevation 970 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Gacko

Gacko

Gacko is a town and municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in the region of East Herzegovina. As of 2013, the town has a population of 5,784 inhabitants, while the municipality has 8,990 inhabitants.

People

Population3,417
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Population3,417
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Coordinates43.1672°, 18.5353°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceSrpska
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.2 inches (39 cm)

About Gacko

Gacko is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 3,417. The city sits at an elevation of 3,182 feet (970 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Gacko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,182 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Area284.1 sq mi (735.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates43.1672°N, 18.5353°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 63 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 31 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 67 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 27 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 69 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 135 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 68 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 125 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 122 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 97 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 149 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 92 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 61 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 147 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 68 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 114 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 34 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 98 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 103 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 131 131 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 88 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.6 in

Gacko has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Gacko

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Sveti Sava Gacko - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gacko

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bir religion, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Goražde - UNKNOWN 128 kbps

Museums in Gacko

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Sutjeska Memorial Complex
Battle of Sutjeska Museum

Hotels in Gacko

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metohija
Prenoćište TeoTom

Restaurants in Gacko

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gacanka
Urke
бистро TeoTom

Cafes in Gacko

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Caffe Story
Galija
Royal

Monuments in Gacko

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spomenik 2. dalmatinskoj brigadi

Clinics in Gacko

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Prof. dr Savo Bumbić Gacko

Bus Stations in Gacko

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #1433659162
Gacko Bus Station

Gas Stations in Gacko

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #1936864043
BA #1947306460
Nestro Petrol

Banks in Gacko

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Addiko Bank
UniCredit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Gacko

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Ski Resorts Near Gacko

2 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 - - -

Airports Near Gacko

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBVLarge Airport
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nikšić Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gacko

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
89245 Avtovac
Pošta 89240 Gacko

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gacko

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Džamija Fazlagića Kula
Džamija Mehmed-age Zvizdića
Свети Василије Острошки
Храм Светог великомученика Прокопија
Храм Светог пророка Илије
Црква Св. Николе
Црква Свете Тројице

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
940 m (3,084 ft)
Area
735.9 km² (284.0 mi²)
Postal Code
89240
Website
gacko-info.rs.ba
Twinned With
Nikšić

🇧🇦 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 Gacko

What is the population of Gacko?

Gacko has a population of 3,417 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 284.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gacko?

Gacko 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 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

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