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Idrija, Slovenia
Municipality of Idrija · Slovenia
Idrija is a small city in Municipality of Idrija, Slovenia with a population of 5,955. Elevation: 1,447 ft (441 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Idrija
Idrija is a town in western Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Idrija. It is notable for its mercury mine with stores and infrastructure, as well as miners' living quarters, and a miners' theatre. Together with the Spanish mine at Almadén, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. Idrija is also known for Idrija Lace, a bobbin tape lace which is registered under protected geographical indication by the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office. In 2011, Idrija was given the Alpine Town of the Year award.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,955 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0030°, 14.0279° |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
| Country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| State / Province | Municipality of Idrija |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.6 inches (1,997 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.2 inches (41 cm) |
About Idrija
Idrija is a small city in Slovenia (Municipality of Idrija) with a population of 5,955. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet (441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below Slovenia avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 113.4 sq mi (293.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0030°N, 14.0279°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.0 in |
Idrija has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (4.2").
Schools in Idrija
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Čipkarska šola | - | - | - | - |
| Idrija Elementary school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Idrija
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Aktual | dalmatia, ex-yu music | MP3 | |
| Val 202 | adult contemporary, national music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Capodistria | adult contemporary, international | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio Center (Ljubljana - 102.4MHz) | mix, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capris Dalmacija | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena (105.2MHz) | mix, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capris SLO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nula | cafe, disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radi Frajer | narodnozabavna glasba, oberkrainer | UNKNOWN | |
| Best (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 | |
| Radio 2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Val202 | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Rock Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio robin | entertainment, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Gorenc | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Himmelberg (AT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capris POLETJE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Triglav | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Zeleni val | slovenian music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moj Radio (BA) | - | UNKNOWN 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sora | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rai 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT) | friuli, italian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Capris 80 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 1 FVG (IT) | - | AAC 374 kbps | |
| Radio Antena | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioattività (IT) | trieste | MP3 | |
| Radio Capris Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Agora 105,5 (AT) | free radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Agora (AT) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Capris 90 DANCE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capris EX - YU | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WEL 105,5 (AT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capris 90 POP | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HIT Domzale | hits, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio City Trieste (IT) | adult contemporary, trieste | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 1 - Maribor (107.9MHz) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Center 80s | 80s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Študent | cultural, low bandwidth | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Centar - Studio Poreč (HR) | various music | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Istra (HR) | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio 94 | - | MP3 | |
| RADIO KASTAV (HR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio DUR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Idrija
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony's Shaft | ||||
| Arheološki park Ad Pirum | ||||
| Domačija pisatelja Franceta Bevka | ||||
| Domačija Šturmajce | ||||
| Groharjeva hiša v Sorici | ||||
| Hiša Zdravljica | ||||
| Idrija Municipal Museum | ||||
| Idrija War Museum | ||||
| Jakovkna hiša | ||||
| Jamski dvorec | ||||
| Jaslic Muzej | ||||
| Kamšt | ||||
| Koširjeva kašča | ||||
| Kosmačeva domačija | ||||
| Kosovelova domačija | ||||
| Mestni Muzej Idrija | ||||
| Mestni Muzej Idrija, historic mine railway engines exibit | ||||
| Modrijanov Mill | ||||
| Muzej Žiri | ||||
| Notranjski muzej Postojna | ||||
| Partizanska tehnika Krn | ||||
| Rimski zid | ||||
| Slovenija Partisan Printing | ||||
| Tehniški oddelek muzeja v Frančiškovem jašku | ||||
| Topilnica Hg | ||||
| Vojni muzej Vipava | ||||
| Železniki Museum |
Libraries in Idrija
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajdovska knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Izposojevališče Dobravlje | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjigobežnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Bena Zupančiča Postojna | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Cerkno | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Črni Vrh | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja Škofja Loka, enota Žiri | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Logatec | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Šentjošt | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Spodnja Idrija | 0.0 | |||||
| Krajevna knjižnica Branik | 0.0 | |||||
| Krajevna knjižnica Podnanos | 0.0 | |||||
| Krajevna knjižnica Vipava | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavričeva knjižnica Ajdovščina | 0.0 | |||||
| Mestna knjižnica Idrija | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Idrija
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajdovska tržnica | |||||
| Mestna tržnica |
Hotels in Idrija
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Idrija
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Idrija
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Idrija
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Idrija
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Idrija
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Idrija
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Idrija
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Idrija
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Idrija
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Idrija
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Idrija
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivovarna Racon d.o.o. - Crazy Duck Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Idrija
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudnik Tršće | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Smučarski center Cerkno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stari Vrh | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soriška planina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sella Nevea - Kanin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mojstrana | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kranjska Gora | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Bodental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Planica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macesnovc Rateče | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tarvisio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kinderalm Valbruna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Idrija
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Trieste Airport | TRS | Large Airport |
| Portorož Airport | POW | Medium Airport |
| Agriturismo Turus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ajdovščina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Friuli Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Always Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Azienda Agricola Balduit Giuliano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bovec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cerknica-Marof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Črnotiče Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Divača Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Feldkirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Evolution Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gorizia Duca d'Aosta Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grobničko Polje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamnik - Dulnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nötsch im Gailtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Postojna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prosecco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| San Mauro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ultralight Friuli Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Idrija
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office Idrija |
Treatment Centers in Idrija
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dom na Krasu | ||
| Dom na Krasu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Idrija
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cerkev Svetogorske Matere Božje | |
| Cerkev Žalostne Matere Božje | |
| John of Nepomuk Chapel | |
| St. Anthony's church | |
| St. Joseph the worker |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Slovenia
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Idrija
What is the population of Idrija?
Idrija has a population of 5,955 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 113.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Idrija?
Idrija has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.6 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.