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Gjakovë, Serbia
Kosovo · Serbia
Gjakovë is a mid-size city in Kosovo, Serbia with a population of 94,158. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gjakovë
Gjakova or Đakovica is the sixth-largest city in Kosovo and seat of the Gjakova Municipality and the Gjakova District. According to the 2024 census, the municipality of Gjakova has 78,699 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 94,158 |
| Population Density | 416 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3803°, 20.4308° |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
| Country | 🇷🇸 Serbia |
| State / Province | Kosovo |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
About Gjakovë
Gjakovë is a mid-size city in Serbia (Kosovo) with a population of 94,158. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Belgrade.
Climate in Gjakovë
Gjakovë has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 999 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Serbia avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3803°N, 20.4308°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 105 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 134 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Gjakovë has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Gjakovë
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAB | University | — | — |
| Universiteti i Gjakovës “Fehmi Agani” - Rektorati | University | — | — |
| Universiteti Publik i Gjakoves "Fehmi Agani" | University | — | — |
| UP “Fehmi Agani” - Rektorati | University | — | — |
Schools in Gjakovë
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH.M.L. "Hajdar Dushi" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Shaban Golaj" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "7 Shtatori" | — | — | — | — |
| Shfmu “Pjetër Bogdani” | — | — | — | — |
| Shfmu "Malush Stavileci" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Isa Boletini" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Ukshin Miftari" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Ahmet Rrustemi" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Dëshmorët Lleshi" | — | — | — | — |
| Prenk Jakova | — | — | — | — |
| Shfmu “Ardhmëria” | — | — | — | — |
| SH.M.L.M. “Hysni Zajmi” | — | — | — | — |
| SH.M.L. "Nexhmedin Nixha" | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla Fillore | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla fillore Zef Lush Marku - Mejë | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Zef Lush Marku" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.M.L. "Kadri Kusari " | — | — | — | — |
| Gjimnazi "Hajdar Dushi" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Gjergj Fishta" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Selman Riza" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Emin Duraku" | — | — | — | — |
| Universum College | — | — | — | — |
| QAKP “Gjon N. Kazazi” | — | — | — | — |
| Oxford Education Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sh.M.U. ,,Skender Kastrati | — | — | — | — |
| Medresja e Vogel e Gjakovës | — | — | — | — |
| Mehmet Akif - Gjakovë | — | — | — | — |
| Medresja e Madhe | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Zekeria Rexha" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Yll Morina" | — | — | — | — |
| Shfmu dhe Shk.e mesme: "Prenk Jakova" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Mustafa Bakija" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Fehmi Agani" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Mazllum Këpuska" | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla Fillore "Këlmend Rizvanolli" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Anton Çetta" | — | — | — | — |
| Shfmu “Pjeter Muqaj” | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Zenel Sadiku" | — | — | — | — |
| SH.F.M.U. "Luigj Gurakuqi" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gjakovë
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolektiv Radio (XK) | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Gjakovë
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulla e Avdullah Pashe Drenit | ||||
| Muzeu Bibliote | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografik | ||||
| Muzeu i Masakrës | ||||
| Muzeu i Zejtarisë | ||||
| SHTEPIA TRADICIONALE E FAMILJES QERKEZI MUZEU HISTORIK 1999 |
Libraries in Gjakovë
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka "Ibrahim Rugova" | 0.0 | |||||
| N.T.”Loni” | 0.0 | |||||
| Sulejman Krasniqi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gjakovë
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Ardi” Market | |||||
| Çarshija e Madhe | |||||
| Curri | |||||
| EDI | |||||
| HADIS market | |||||
| Hani Komerc | |||||
| Haxhibeqiri | |||||
| Landi Star 3 | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market “Agro” | |||||
| Market “MEMI” | |||||
| Market Isma | |||||
| N.t.p “Doni” | |||||
| N.t.p “Harea” | |||||
| Ramsha | |||||
| SHEHU Tex | |||||
| Smoklin Nargilashop | |||||
| Sokoli-B | |||||
| Tregu | |||||
| Vegetable Market |
Hotels in Gjakovë
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gjakovë
66 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gjakovë
52 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gjakovë
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gjakovë
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gjakovë
10 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gjakovë
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Gjakovë
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gjakovë
42 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gjakovë
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gjakovë
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gjakovë
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gjakovë
39 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gjakovë
28 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gjakovë
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gjakovë
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gjakovë
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gjakovë
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brezovica (Brezovicë) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gjakovë
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Priština Adem Jashari International Airport | PRN | Large Airport |
| Kukës International Airport | KFZ | Medium Airport |
| Berane Airport | IVG | Small Airport |
| Gjakovë Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gjakovë
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta dhe Telekomi i Kosoves | |
| Posta e Kosovës | |
| Posta e Kosovës | |
| Posta e Kosovës | |
| Posta e Kosovës | |
| Posta e Kosoves |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gjakovë
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Manastiri i Deçanit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gjakovë
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bektashi Tekke | |
| Grand Tekke | |
| Hadumi mosque | |
| Kisha e Ramocit | |
| Kisha e Shën Kollit | |
| Kisha e Shën Mëhillit | |
| Kisha e Shën Mihillit | |
| Kisha e Zojes Rruzare | |
| Kisha Katolike | |
| Kisha Katolike Lugbunar | |
| Kisha Katolike Pjetershan | |
| Kisha Katolike Vogovë | |
| Kisha Shën Françesku | |
| Kisha Shën Nënë Tereza | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Saint Anthony's Church | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Cathedral | |
| Sefa Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Gjakovë
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gjakovë
29 places within 15 km
- • Nekropoli i Tumulave të Rogovës
- • Nekropoli Tumular i Ponoshecit
- • Gradište
- • Kulla e Koshit
- • Kulla e Sylejman Vokshit
- • cave of candles
- • cave of kusar
- • Shpella e Kusarit
- • Shpella e Qirave
- • Shpella e Tri Dritareve
- • Kodra e Çabratit
- • Kodra Gurët e Këqinj
- • Kodra Saravit
- • Maja e Shkukës
- • Maja Gjatë
- + 13 more
- • Teli me dlita
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Gjakovë
What is the population of Gjakovë?
Gjakovë has a population of 94,158 residents and is located in Serbia. The population density is 416 people per square mile, spread across 226.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gjakovë?
Gjakovë has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.