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Gornji Vakuf, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Gornji Vakuf is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 7,014. Elevation: 2,201 ft (671 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,014 Population 45/sq mi density
2,201 ft Elevation 671 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Gornji Vakuf

Gornji Vakuf

Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is a town and municipality located in Central Bosnia Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

People

Population7,014
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Population7,014
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Coordinates43.9381°, 17.5883°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Gornji Vakuf

Gornji Vakuf is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 7,014. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet (671 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 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Gornji Vakuf 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 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Area155.2 sq mi (402.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates43.9381°N, 17.5883°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,017 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 M5.7 107 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 77 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 121 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 141 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 132 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 60 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 76 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 60 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 125 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 69 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 103 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 66 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 108 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 108 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 120 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 133 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 99 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 102 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 103 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Gornji Vakuf has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Gornji Vakuf

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna Škola Gornji Vakuf
OŠ Bistrica
Osnovna škola Trnovača
Mješovita srednja škola Gornji Vakuf
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Radio Stations near Gornji Vakuf

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU (HR) hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kalesijski Ba folk music MP3 128 kbps
Narodni Radio Zenica MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VITEZ classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Konjic UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio Mango MP3 128 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 Zenit 89.7 (RU) pop rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gornji Vakuf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzej Franjevačkog samostana Rama-Šćit
Zavičajna zbirka "Baština"

Libraries in Gornji Vakuf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Invent0.0

Farmers Markets in Gornji Vakuf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gradska tržnica

Hotels in Gornji Vakuf

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Palazzo

Restaurants in Gornji Vakuf

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffe Grill Rex
Pizza Roma
Radusa
Restoran Pizzeria "Blitz"
Svadbeni restoran Orhideja
Uskopaljski Dvori

Cafes in Gornji Vakuf

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Angels
Cafe Diamond
Cafe I&M
Caffe Bar Saloon '17
Caffe Bar Valentino
Caffe Palermo
Carpe Diem
Dior
Kutak Restoran, Lounge Bar
People's Pub

Clinics in Gornji Vakuf

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Gornji Vakuf - Uskoplje

Dentists in Gornji Vakuf

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riva Dent

Bus Stations in Gornji Vakuf

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BA #428424199

Gas Stations in Gornji Vakuf

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BA #354723975
BA #427988440
Esso Petrol
INA
Petrol
Sičaja

Banks in Gornji Vakuf

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bawag
Privredna Banka Sarajevo
Sparkasse Bank
UniCredit Bank
UniCredit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Gornji Vakuf

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gornji Vakuf

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Gornji Vakuf

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Kreševo AirstripSmall Airport
Livno Brda Bosni AirfieldSmall Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gornji Vakuf

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
70240 Gornji Vakuf
70280 Uskoplje

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gornji Vakuf

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Crkva sv. Terezije
Crkva svete Ane
Džamija Mehmed-bega Stočanina
Gafića džamija

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 Gornji Vakuf

What is the population of Gornji Vakuf?

Gornji Vakuf has a population of 7,014 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 155.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gornji Vakuf?

Gornji Vakuf 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 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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