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Novi Pazar, Serbia

Central Serbia · Serbia

Novi Pazar is a mid-size city in Central Serbia, Serbia with a population of 85,996. Elevation: 1,677 ft (511 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

85,996 Population 14,526/sq mi density
1,677 ft Elevation 511 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Belgrade Timezone

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About Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar is a city located in the Raška District of southwestern Serbia. As of the 2022 census, the urban area has 71,462 inhabitants, while the city administrative area has 106,720 inhabitants. The city is the cultural center of the Bosniaks in Serbia and of Sandžak. A multicultural area of Muslims and Orthodox Christians, many monuments of both religions, like the Altun-Alem Mosque and the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, are located in the region which has a total of 30 protected monuments of culture.

People

Population85,996
Density14,526/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Population85,996
Population Density14,526 / sq mi
Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Coordinates43.1367°, 20.5122°
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade
Country🇷🇸 Serbia
State / ProvinceCentral Serbia
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)

About Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar is a mid-size city in Serbia (Central Serbia) with a population of 85,996. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet (511 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Belgrade.

Climate in Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.5°C / 27°F -15.6° / 8.7° 102.4
Feb 0.6°C / 33°F -11° / 13.8° 50.3
Mar 2.8°C / 37°F -10.1° / 17.4° 69.4
Apr 7.1°C / 45°F -5.1° / 20.9° 79.6
May 12.1°C / 54°F 1.4° / 23.7° 94.9
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 6.5° / 31.4° 105.1
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 8.1° / 33.8° 65.9
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 9.6° / 34.1° 76.4
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 3.1° / 28.8° 77.8
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F -0.2° / 24° 51.7
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F -7.6° / 18.6° 107.5
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -9.3° / 11.5° 100.3
Novi Pazar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Serbia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density14,526/sq mi
Coordinates43.1367°N, 20.5122°W
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Serbia avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

912 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 3, 2024.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 110 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 124 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 150 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 121 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 135 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 101 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 73 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 149 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 144 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 75 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 147 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 105 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 65 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 146 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 128 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro M4.7 127 km
Dec 10, 2013 3 km SW of Podgorica, Montenegro M4.6 131 km
Mar 10, 2010 6 km E of Istok, Kosovo M4.6 41 km
Dec 22, 1999 20 km SSW of Dragash, Kosovo M4.6 141 km
Feb 7, 2015 8 km NE of Kurbnesh, Albania M4.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Novi Pazar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Novi Pazar

Institution Type Founded Website
Internacionalni Univerzitet u Novom Pazaru University Visit →

Schools in Novi Pazar

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Srednja Medicinska skola
Osnovna skola „Vuk Karadzic”
Osnovna skola „Desanka Maksimovic”
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Radio Stations near Novi Pazar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Morava MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Novi Pazar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzej Ras

Libraries in Novi Pazar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Ejup Musovic0.0

Farmers Markets in Novi Pazar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Filipovic ViS
Pijaca Novi Pazar
Pijaca Tutin

Hotels in Novi Pazar

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlas
Hotel Palma (good adress)
Hotel Sopocani
Hotel Vrbak
Oxa
Tadz

Restaurants in Novi Pazar

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agusevic pite i mantije
Avlija
Basta Omer bega
Bronja
Doha restoran
Dvor
Etno restoran Gaziya
Hanedan
Homestyle Restaurant Ukus
Kebab House
Korzo
legende
Meto
Meydan
Na cosku
Pause
Ras
rekic
Rile
Sadrvan - rostilj kod Jonuza
Ukus
Yeni
Zar

Cafes in Novi Pazar

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akord
DriveCafe
Druga Strana
Lupo Caffe Bar
Nablus kafe
Relax Caffe
SDA kafe

Monuments in Novi Pazar

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spomenik palim borcima

Castles in Novi Pazar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Novopazarska tvrdjava

Zoos in Novi Pazar

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo Novi Pazar

Veterinaries in Novi Pazar

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beba

Train Stations in Novi Pazar

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Novi Pazar
Vrazogrnci

Bus Stations in Novi Pazar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska stanica Novi Pazar

Gas Stations in Novi Pazar

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balić petrol
Dragolovcanin Petrol
Knez Petrol
Kvele petrol
Lukoil
NIS Petrol
NIS Petrol
RS #1085451065
RS #1085451066
RS #12523158129
RS #4982431826
Sadovic petrol

Banks in Novi Pazar

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AIK bank
AIK bank
Alta banka
Banca Intesa
Erste Bank
NLB Komercijalna banka
OTP bank
Postanska stedionica
UniCredit Bank

Shopping Malls in Novi Pazar

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Senko Komerc

Stadiums & Teams in Novi Pazar

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Novi Pazar

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Žari ski centre 0.0 $0
Kopaonik 0.0 $0

Airports Near Novi Pazar

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Priština Adem Jashari International AirportPRNLarge Airport
Morava AirportKVOMedium Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport
Kraljevo Brege AirfieldSmall Airport
Trstenik AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Novi Pazar

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
36300 Novi Pazar
36302 Novi Pazar
36303 Novi Pazar
36305 Dezeva
36306 Lukare
36308 Ivanca
36316 Novi Pazar
36317 Mur
36318 Novi Pazar
36319 Novi Pazar
36322 Novi Pazar
36324 Novi Pazar
36327 Novi Pazar
36329 Novi Pazar

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Novi Pazar

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Stari Ras and SopoćaniCultural1979

Churches & Religious Organizations in Novi Pazar

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altum-alem dzamija
Arap dzamija
Berat dzamija
Čalapverdi džamija
Church of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul
Crkva Svete Trojice
Crkva Svetog Dimitrija sa starim grobljem
Crkva Svetog Djordja
Crkva Svetog Nikole
Crkva Svetog proroka Jeremije
Crkva Svetog Save
Džamija Ahmeda Vojvode
dzamija Jukovaca
El Dzinan
Fehadija dzamija
Hadzi Huremova (Bor) dzamija
Hajrudin (Parička) džamija
Islamski centar Gazilar
Kurt-Celebijina (Pasina) dzamija
Lejlek dzamija
Medresa Gazi-Isa beg
Mesihat IZS
Nemanjicka crkva
Potok Mosque
Sinan begova dzamija

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Belgrade

Around Novi Pazar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 21
Cafes 6
Bars 3
Supermarkets 6
Banks 9
Hotels 3
Parks 9
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near Novi Pazar

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Grab
  • • Lipovicë
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Fence - not possible to cross
  • • Overgrown path. Don't cross

🇷🇸 About Serbia

Capital Belgrade
Population 6,982,084
Area 88,361 km²
GDP (USD) $81,343,999,280
GDP per capita $12,282
HDI 0.805
Life expectancy 76.2 years
Internet users 85.4%
Urban population 62.1%
Currency RSD (Dinar)
Languages Serbian
Calling code +381
TLD .rs
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Novi Pazar

Stari Ras and Sopoćani
Cultural · inscribed 1979
On the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, there is an impressive group of medieval monuments consisting of fortresses, churches and monasteries. The monastery at Sopoćani is a reminder of the contacts between Western civilization and the Byza...

Public Holidays in Serbia

11 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 7 Christmas Day Božić
Feb 16 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Srbije
Feb 17 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Srbije
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
Nov 11 Armistice Day Dan primirja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Novi Pazar

What is the population of Novi Pazar?

Novi Pazar has a population of 85,996 residents and is located in Serbia. The population density is 14,526 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Novi Pazar?

Novi Pazar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

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