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Karakaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Karakaj is a small town in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 2,735. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,735 Population 1,788/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Karakaj

Karakaj is a town located 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the city Zvornik in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Drina River. It also has a border checkpoint with Serbia.

People

Population2,735
Density1,788/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population2,735
Population Density1,788 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates44.4140°, 19.1244°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceSrpska
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (890 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)

About Karakaj

Karakaj is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 2,735. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Karakaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,788/sq mi
Coordinates44.4140°N, 19.1244°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 79 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 80 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 90 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 34 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 134 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 54 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 69 km
Jun 3, 1990 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 125 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 149 km
Feb 26, 1998 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 119 km
Jul 27, 2012 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.5 103 km
May 19, 2023 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.5 56 km
Mar 8, 2015 16 km S of Valjevo, Serbia M4.4 72 km
Jan 24, 2011 9 km W of Plužine, Montenegro M4.4 144 km
Oct 7, 2016 1 km NNW of Piškorevci, Croatia M4.4 111 km
May 11, 2006 19 km NW of ?a?ak, Serbia M4.4 95 km
Oct 19, 1992 9 km W of Olovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.4 62 km
Oct 25, 2017 8 km S of Rumboci, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.3 148 km
Jan 6, 1991 14 km N of Žabljak, Montenegro M4.3 126 km
May 16, 1998 20 km N of Nevesinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Karakaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Karakaj

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Desanka Maksimović - - - -
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Radio Stations near Karakaj

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Narodni Radio - Sarajevo bih, bosna MP3 128 kbps
Radio DAŠ folk MP3 128 kbps
RadioMajevica.com izvorna, narodna MP3 96 kbps
Radio Magic Milići folk music MP3 96 kbps
Radio "Birač" Milići pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Slon - MP3
Radio TK - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio Kameleon - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
DENSOMANIAK Radio (RS) 90s, devedesete MP3 128 kbps
Radio Podrinje (RS) zabavna - narodna MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Karakaj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Crkveni park Dobri potok
Jadar Museum
Muzej jezika i pisma
Muzej Vukovih sabora
Spomen kuća
Музеј рударства / Muzej rudarstva

Libraries in Karakaj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka „17. septembar”0.0
Biblioteka Vukovog Zavicaja0.0
Biblioteka(arhimandrit Stefan Jovanovic)0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Karakaj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers market
Kinezi
Krlja
Pijaca Koridor Memići

Cafes in Karakaj

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffe bar Milano

Gas Stations in Karakaj

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #2538845989
BA #2538845996
DalProm Petrol
nestro
PETROL

Stadiums & Teams in Karakaj

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Ski Resorts Near Karakaj

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Park Obudojevica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski centar Igrišta 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Karakaj

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tuzla International AirportTZLLarge Airport
Ponikve AirportUZCMedium Airport
Bogatić Airfield-Small Airport
Brčko-Brod Airfield-Small Airport
Ciljuge Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Dragon Airfield-Small Airport
Gorice Airfield-Small Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Sport Airfield Popovi-Small Airport
Sremska Mitrovica / Veliki Radinci Airfield-Small Airport
Tuzla Jegin Lug Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Zlatibor Sport Airstrip (U.C.)-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karakaj

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hram Покровa Пресвете Богородице
Hram Сабор Срба светитеља
Храм Свете великомученице Марине

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)

🇧🇦 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 Karakaj

What is the population of Karakaj?

Karakaj has a population of 2,735 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 1,788 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karakaj?

Karakaj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

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