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Matulji, Croatia

Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia

Matulji is a small town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 3,566. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,566 Population 52/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
110.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Matulji

Matulji

Matulji is a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, northwestern Croatia. It is located 10 kilometers (6 mi) west of the city of Rijeka, north of the town of Opatija, and it borders Slovenia. Matulji is first mentioned in written historical sources in the middle of the 17th century, and it is preceded by the surname Matulja, which was originally recorded as Matuglia. As early as the beginning of the 19th century, official documents recorded the name of the settlement in its current form – Matulji.

People

Population3,566
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain110.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population3,566
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates45.3617°, 14.3250°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvincePrimorje-Gorski Kotar
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation110.3 inches (2,802 mm)
Annual Snowfall109.2 inches (277 cm)

About Matulji

Matulji is a small town in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 3,566. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Matulji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 110.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 109.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Croatia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area68.2 sq mi (176.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates45.3617°N, 14.3250°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.3"
190% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 109.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

987 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 11, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 111 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 142 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 28 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 117 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 72 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 30 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 55 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 135 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 89 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 141 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 150 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 144 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 53 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 150 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 148 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 142 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 31 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 50 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 108 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 5.9 in

Matulji has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Matulji

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola dr. Andrija Mohorovičić Matulji - - - -
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Radio Stations near Matulji

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Laganini FM Rijeka laganini, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sova hits, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Otok Krk easy listening, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Laganini Rijeka - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gorski kotar folk, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Labin - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Rojc community radio, cultural AAC 128 kbps
Pomorski Radio Bakar mix MP3 256 kbps
Radio Korzo local music, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Centar - Studio Poreč various music AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Istra pop AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO KASTAV - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Matulji

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Peek & Poke" old computers museum
City of Rijeka museum
City of Rijeka museum
Exportdrvo
Hrvatski muzej turizma
Interpretacijski centar Grobnik
Kuća halubajskega zvočara
Kuća kostrenskih pomoraca
Memorijalni centar 'Lipa pamti'
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Muzejska zbirka Mošćenice
Muzejski park Breda
Natural History Museum
Pomorski i povijesni musej hrvatskog primorja Rijeka
State Archives in Rijeka
The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
Zavičajni muzej Drenove

Libraries in Matulji

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dječja knjižnica 'Beli kamik'0.0
GRADSKA KNIZNIKA BAKAR0.0
Gradska knjižnica - Dom lijepe književnosti0.0
Gradska knjižnica - periodika0.0
Gradska knjižnica (Dječji odjel "Stribor")0.0
Gradska knjižnica Opatija - ogranak Matulji0.0
Gradska knjižnica Rijeka, ogranak Trsat0.0
Knjižnica Kastav0.0
NARODNA KNJIŽNICA I ČITAONICA HALUBAJSKA ZORA0.0
Sveučilišna knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Matulji

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ribarnica
Tržnica 1
Tržnica 2
Tržnica Brajda
Tržnica Donja Vežica
Tržnica Lovran
Tržnica Opatija
Tržnica Šegota

Hotels in Matulji

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Mare Sano
Hotel Navis
La Dolce Vita Opatija Apartman
Room Sandra

Restaurants in Matulji

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Playa
Mala riba
Stacion

Cafes in Matulji

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marjana
Prelook

Theatres in Matulji

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ljetna pozornica Matulji

Train Stations in Matulji

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opatija-Matulji

Gas Stations in Matulji

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adria Oil
INA Matulji
Petrol Matulji - sjever

Banks in Matulji

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erste Bank
RBA

Stadiums & Teams in Matulji

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Matulji

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rudnik Tršće 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Matulji

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pula AirportPUYLarge Airport
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Portorož AirportPOWMedium Airport
Ajdovščina Airfield-Small Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field-Small Airport
Cerknica-Marof Airfield-Small Airport
Črnotiče Airfield-Small Airport
Divača Airfield-Small Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta Airfield-Small Airport
Grobničko Polje Airfield-Small Airport
Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield-Small Airport
Medulin Campanoz Airfield-Small Airport
Novi Lazi Airstrip-Small Airport
Podpeč Airfield-Small Airport
Poreč-Škagacer Airfield-Small Airport
Postojna Airfield-Small Airport
Prosecco Airfield-Small Airport
Šentvid pri Stični Airfield-Small Airport
Sostro Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Trebnje Airfield-Small Airport
Unije Airfield-Small Airport
Vrsar Crljenka Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Matulji

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
51211 Matulji

Treatment Centers in Matulji

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centar za rehabilitaciju

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matulji

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva Krista Kralja

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
0.9 km² (0.3 mi²)
Postal Code
51211

🇭🇷 About Croatia

Capital Zagreb
Population 3,871,833
Area 56,542 km²
GDP (USD) $85,624,153,964
GDP per capita $22,184
HDI 0.878
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 83.2%
Urban population 57.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Croatian
Calling code +385
TLD .hr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Croatia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Epiphany Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
May 1 International Workers' Day Međunarodni praznik rada
May 30 National Day Dan državnosti
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Tijelovo
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Struggle Day Dan antifašističke borbe
Aug 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Velika Gospa
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Dan svih svetih
Nov 18 Remembrance Day Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata
Dec 25 Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje

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Frequently Asked Questions About Matulji

What is the population of Matulji?

Matulji has a population of 3,566 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 68.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matulji?

Matulji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 110.3 inches, with 109.2 inches of snow.

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