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Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jajce is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 9,763. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,763 Population 8/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Jajce

Jajce

Jajce is a town and municipality in the Central Bosnia Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the 2013 census, the town has a population of 7,172 inhabitants, with 27,258 inhabitants in the municipality, It is situated in the region of Bosanska Krajina, on the crossroads between Banja Luka, Mrkonjić Grad, and Donji Vakuf, and on the confluence of the rivers Pliva and Vrbas.

People

Population9,763
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Population9,763
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Coordinates44.3420°, 17.2706°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (959 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Jajce

Jajce is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 9,763. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Jajce experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.8 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area1,308.9 sq mi (3,390.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates44.3420°N, 17.2706°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

682 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6.

Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 75 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 71 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 103 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 105 km
Aug 25, 1995 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia M4.9 118 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 18 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 82 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 146 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 105 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 146 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 135 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 124 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 140 km
Oct 2, 2023 6 km S of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 115 km
Jun 3, 1990 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 41 km
Jun 17, 2011 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia M4.6 90 km
Jun 21, 2009 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 102 km
Feb 3, 2018 5 km W of Brela, Croatia M4.6 113 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 141 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 22 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 1 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in

Jajce has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Jajce

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SŠ Nikola Šop - - - -
Osnovna škola "13. rujan" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jajce

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BIG radio 1 Banja Luka evergreen, pop AAC+ 36 kbps
Nes Radio information, music MP3 192 kbps
Balkan Hip-Hop Radio balkan, banja luka MP3 96 kbps
Srce Krajine - MP3 128 kbps
Kupreški Radio nebeski radio MP3 192 kbps
Kontakt Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Jajce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Etno Kuća Roljić
Jajce Mithraeum
Jajce Mithraeum protective housing
Muzej AVNOJ-a
The Sarač House

Libraries in Jajce

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Narodna Biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Jajce

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gradska tržnica
Pijaca
STOČNA PIJACA

Hotels in Jajce

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Stari Grad
Turist 98
Vinac guest house

Restaurants in Jajce

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Bar Ležaja
Cevab Dzinica Dedo
Dea
Fin
Hotel Stari Grad
Kod Brania
Konoba Slapovi
Konoba Slapovi
Kristal
Motel Plaža
Omerbegova
Pizzeria Aria
Restaurant Fontana
Restoran Jajce Bingo
Restoran Pizzeria Šadrvan
Restoran Vozač
Restoran Vrbas

Cafes in Jajce

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffe bar Amadeus
Fate
Galerija
Kinder
Prestige
RVI

Theatres in Jajce

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom kulture

Monuments in Jajce

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burić House
Historic building, Ottoman style

Castles in Jajce

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citadel of the Walled city of Jajce
Vinac Fortress

Clinics in Jajce

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Jajce

Dentists in Jajce

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prudent

Bus Stations in Jajce

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobusni kolodvor Jajce

Gas Stations in Jajce

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Force MMI
HIFA-Petrol
Radić
Tioil

Banks in Jajce

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UniCredit Bank

Gyms in Jajce

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Olimpija

Stadiums & Teams in Jajce

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Jajce

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 Jajce

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Banja Luka International AirportBNXLarge Airport
Banja Luka Zalužani Airfield-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
PPG Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Prijedor Urije Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Jajce

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
70101 Jajce

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jajce

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Most Holy Mother of God
Crkva Presvetog Srca Isusova
Dizdar or Women’s Mosque
Esme Sultana Mosque
Evanđeoska crkva Jajce
Hadadan džamija
Kapela Duha Svetoga
Kapela Presvetoga Trojstva
Kapela sv. Leopolda Mandića
Kapela sv. Marka
Kapela svetih Filipa i Jakova
Okića džamija
Ramadan begova džamija
Saint Mary's Church
Šamića 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 Jajce

What is the population of Jajce?

Jajce has a population of 9,763 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jajce?

Jajce has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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