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Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pale is a small city in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 7,458. Elevation: 2,736 ft (834 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,458 Population 27/sq mi density
2,736 ft Elevation 834 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Pale

Pale

Pale is a town and municipality of the city of Istočno Sarajevo, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated southeast of the inner city of Sarajevo, making it de facto a
town and suburb of Sarajevo. As of 2013, it had a population of 22,282 inhabitants, while the town of Pale has a population of 13,883 inhabitants.

People

Population7,458
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Population7,458
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Coordinates43.8166°, 18.5695°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceSrpska
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.2 inches (34 cm)

About Pale

Pale is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 7,458. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet (834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Pale

Pale has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 952 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -2.9° / 4.2° 68.3
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -1.9° / 6.6° 67.2
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.5° 67.2
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16.5° 78.1
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9° / 21.4° 87.6
Jun 19°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.4° 87.9
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.8° 75.3
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.3° 66.1
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.4° 88.4
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.3° 91.4
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 2.8° / 10.6° 84.9
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.7° / 4.3° 89.1
Pale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Area275.3 sq mi (712.9 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates43.8166°N, 18.5695°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 124 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 88 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 122 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 128 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 96 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 127 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 129 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 137 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 105 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 101 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 131 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 125 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 108 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 138 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 111 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 92 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 52 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 127 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 92 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 114 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 1 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Pale has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Pale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Škola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pale

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kalman Radio bih, bosna MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sehara bosnia, folk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Olovo - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
RSG Sarajevo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio MIX, BiH narodna - folk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bir religion, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Marija (HR) catholic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios 8 Sarajevo music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Miljacka folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bosna - MP3
Esoterica Radio S2 bass house, cyberpunk MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S1 big room house, electro house MP3 192 kbps
RADIO MIX - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Breza bosna MP3 128 kbps
Radio Goražde - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Esoterica Radio S3 bass house, dark electro MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S4 electronic dance music, progressive psytrance MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S5 darksynth, electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth MP3 192 kbps
Radio Marija catholic MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Pale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ars Aevi Collection
Ars Aevi Collection
Biblioteka i uprava
Biblioteka i uprava
Cat Museum
Cat Museum
Dom oslobodilaca, muzej i restoran Žuč
Dom oslobodilaca, muzej i restoran Žuč
Ex-yu rock centar Sarajevo
Ex-yu rock centar Sarajevo
Gallery 11/07/95
Gallery 11/07/95
Hadžišabanovića vila
Historical Museum of Bosnia & Herzegovina
Historical Museum of Bosnia & Herzegovina
Kinoteka Republike Srpske
Merhemića vila
Merhemića vila
Museum of Crimes against Humanity and Genocide 1992-1995
Museum of Crimes against Humanity and Genocide 1992-1995
Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of Sarajevo
Museum of Sarajevo
Museum of Sarajevo
Museum of Sarajevo 1878-1918
Museum of Sarajevo 1878-1918
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum of the Old Serbian Orthodox Church Sarajevo
Museum of the Old Serbian Orthodox Church Sarajevo
Muzej 105. Motorizovane brigade
Muzej 105. Motorizovane brigade
Muzej Alije Izetbegovića
Muzej Alije Izetbegovića
Muzej Optičkih iluzija
Muzej Optičkih iluzija
Muzej Sarajevske Pivare
Muzej Sarajevske Pivare
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Odjeljenje za arheologiju
Odjeljenje za arheologiju
Odjeljenje za etnografiju
Odjeljenje za etnografiju
Odjeljenje za prirodne nauke
Odjeljenje za prirodne nauke
Olympic Museum
Olympic Museum
Panjina kula
Panjina kula
Saburina kuća
Saburina kuća
Sarajevo 80s Museum
Sarajevo 80s Museum
Siege of Sarajevo Museum
Svrzo's House
Svrzo's House
The Brusa Bezistan
The Brusa Bezistan
The Despić House
The Despić House
Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia
Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia
Tunnel of Salvation
Tunnel of Salvation
War childhood museum
War childhood museum
War museum 1992 Sarajevo
War museum 1992 Sarajevo
Zgrada željezničke stanice Bistrik
Zgrada željezničke stanice Bistrik

Libraries in Pale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Američki kučak0.0
Američki kučak0.0
Biblioteka grada Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka grada Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Biblioteka Sarajeva0.0
Bošnjački institut0.0
Centar za poslovnu edukaciju0.0
Centar za poslovnu edukaciju0.0
Dječija biblioteka0.0
Dječija biblioteka0.0
Gazi Husrev Bey's Library0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Knjižnica Franjevačke teologije0.0
Knjižnica Franjevačke teologije0.0
MAK0.0
Matična biblioteka0.0
Matična biblioteka0.0
Nacionalna i univerzitetska biblioteka BiH0.0
Njemačka čitaonica0.0
Njemačka čitaonica0.0
Pismo0.0
Pismo0.0
Višnjik0.0
Višnjik0.0

Farmers Markets in Pale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amko komeric
Amko komeric
Deny Prom
Deny Prom
Gazi Husrev Bey's Bezistan
Gradska tržnica Markale
Piaca
Pijaca
Pijaca Alipašino Polje A faza
Pijaca Ciglane
Pijaca Grbavica
Pijaca Grbavica
Pijaca Grbavica
Pijaca Kvadrant
Pijaca Markale
Pijaca Stup
Senabil d.o.o. zelena pijaca
SOFA
SOFA
Tržnica
Tržnica Vogošća

Hotels in Pale

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DAMIS
Dva Goluba
Hotel "Džet set"
PANORAMA

Restaurants in Pale

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mali raj
Naša priča
Pizzeria Bella Napoli
Restoran Fresh
Restoran Kumbara, Pale
Restoran Mali raj
Sidney
Točak
Tri šešira

Monuments in Pale

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starina Novak

Clinics in Pale

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #1383791021
Dom zdravlja Pale

Dentists in Pale

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #9715827079

Bus Stations in Pale

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska stanica Pale
BA #1383013044

Gas Stations in Pale

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #1905915488
BA #754186497
BP Petrić
Nešković
Sarajevoinvest

Banks in Pale

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hypo Alpe Adria Bank
NLB razvojna
NOVA BANKA
Raiffeisen Bank
UniCredit Bank

Shopping Malls in Pale

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TC "Tom"

Breweries in Pale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
'84 Olympics Craft Brewery
'84 Olympics Craft Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pale

TeamLeagueDivision
City Stadium SRC Slavija
FK Dobrinja
Grbavica Stadium
Olimpijski stadion Koševo – Asim Ferhatović-Hase
Stadion Hakija Mršo
Stadion Otoka

Ski Resorts Near Pale

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Pale

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Tuzla International AirportTZLLarge Airport
Ciljuge Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Tuzla Jegin Lug Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pale

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
71420 Pale
Pošta 71420 Pale (šalter Policijska stanica)
Pošta 71428 Mokro

Treatment Centers in Pale

41 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
"Naša klinika"
Ajanović Muhamed priv.stan i ordinacija Sanaris
Ambulanta Breka
Ambulanta Butmir
Ambulanta i Centar mentalno i očno zdravlje
Ambulanta Koševo 2
Ambulanta Podhrastovi
Ambulanta Tilava
Ambulanta Vojkovići
Ambulanta Vratnik
Bona Dea IVF Klinika
Centar za demenciju
Centar za fizikalnu rehabilitaciju
Kardiocentar Sarajevo
Područna ambulanta Aerodromsko naselje
Područna ambulanta Dobrinja II
Područna ambulanta Grbavica I
Područna ambulanta Koševsko Brdo
Područna ambulanta Mejtaš
Područna ambulanta Trg heroja
Područna ambulanta Velešići I
Poliklinika "Bioritam"
Poliklinika Al-Tawil
Poliklinika Srce Sarajeva
Porodična ambulanta "Čekaluša"
Porodična ambulanta Bistrik
Porodična ambulanta Ćemaluša
Porodična ambulanta Cicin Han
Porodična ambulanta Hotonj
Porodična ambulanta Hrastovi \ Mrkovići
Porodična ambulanta Kobilja Glava
Porodična Ambulanta Kovači
Porodična ambulanta Logavina
Porodična ambulanta Safvet-beg Bašagić
Porodična ambulanta Šip
Porodična ambulanta Urijan Dedina
Priv. Ordinacija Sarajlić
PZU Nalaz
Zavod za ginekologiju, perinatologiju i neplodnost “Mehmedbašić”
Zavod za medicinu rada Kantona Sarajevo
Zavod za zdravstvenu zaštitu radnika u saobraćaju Sarajevo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Uspenja Presvete Bogorodice
Hram Uspenja Presvete Bogorodice

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Website
pale.rs.ba/
Twinned With
Smederevo

🇧🇦 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 Pale

What is the population of Pale?

Pale has a population of 7,458 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 275.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pale?

Pale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.

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