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Murvica, Croatia

Zadar · Croatia

Murvica is a small town in Zadar, Croatia with a population of 855. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

855 Population 27/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Murvica

Murvica

Zadar, historically known as Zara, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region. Zadar serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region. The city proper covers 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi) with a population of 75,082 in 2011, making it the second-largest city of the region of Dalmatia and the fifth-largest city in the country.

People

Population855
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population855
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates44.1472°, 15.3242°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceZadar
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,374 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)

About Murvica

Murvica is a small town in Croatia (Zadar) with a population of 855. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Murvica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Croatia avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.7 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates44.1472°N, 15.3242°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 110 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 116 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 109 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 111 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 111 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 134 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 115 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 21 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 140 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 47 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 103 km
Jun 17, 2011 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia M4.6 98 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 107 km
Apr 29, 2003 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia M4.6 101 km
Apr 3, 2003 Adriatic Sea M4.6 111 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 24 km
Jun 21, 2003 64 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.5 120 km
Apr 27, 2003 45 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia M4.5 100 km
May 13, 1995 77 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.5 112 km
May 19, 1992 7 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 18 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Murvica has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Murvica

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Murvica
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Radio Stations near Murvica

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Novi radio Zadar various music MP3 128 kbps
Radio BnM - Biograd na moru - Off Air various MP3 128 kbps
Radio BnM - Biograd na moru - ROCK rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio BnM - Biograd na moru - POP MP3 128 kbps
Radio BnM - Biograd na moru - CHILL chill MP3 128 kbps
Hrvatski radio Otočac various MP3 96 kbps
Radio BnM - Biograd na moru 94,0; 100,5 MHz live radio MP3 128 kbps
HRT Radio Zadar AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Murvica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum Zadar
City museum
Galerija keramike
Marasović Ethno House
Maškovića Han
Museum of Ancient Glass
Museum of Illusions
Narodni muzej - Prirodoslovni odsjek
Riznica samostana
Salt museum
The Museum of Nin Antiquities
Zadar National Museum, Regional Cultural and Historical Collection Mali Iž
Zavičajni muzej
Zlato i srebro Zadra

Libraries in Murvica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica - Arbanasi0.0
Gradska knjižnica Zadar0.0
Narodna knjižnica Kali0.0
Područna knjižnica Ploča0.0
Znanstvena knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Murvica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pijaca
Ribarnica
Tommy
Tržnica Biograd na moru
Tržnica City Galleria
Tržnica Poluotok
Tržnica Put Petrića
Tržnica Sv. Filip i Jakov
Tržnica Zadar

Hotels in Murvica

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortuna

Restaurants in Murvica

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortuna Restaurant

Gas Stations in Murvica

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol
Petrol

Breweries in Murvica

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brlog Zadružna Pivovara

Stadiums & Teams in Murvica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Murvica

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zadar AirportZADLarge Airport
Udbina AirfieldMedium Airport
Bihać Golubić AirfieldSmall Airport
Otočac AirfieldSmall Airport
Zvonimir Rain Glider AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murvica

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva Bezgrešnog Začeća Blažene Djevice Marije
crkva Pohođenja Blažene Djevice Marije

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
51.3 km² (19.8 mi²)
Founded
38 BC
Postal Code
23000
Mayor
Božidar Kalmeta
Website
grad-zadar.hr/
Twinned With
Banská Bystrica, Dundee, Fürstenfeldbruck, Iquique, Padua, Prilep, Reggio Emilia, Romans-sur-Isère, Székesfehérvár, Veliko Tarnovo

🇭🇷 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 Murvica

What is the population of Murvica?

Murvica has a population of 855 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murvica?

Murvica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

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