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Podgora, Croatia

Split-Dalmatia · Croatia

Podgora is a small town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 1,181. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,181 Population 40/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Podgora

Podgora

Podgora is a town in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic coastline of Dalmatia, 65 km south of Split and 135 km north of Dubrovnik. Podgora has a largely tourism-based economy. With its five hotels, it has four times as many beds as inhabitants.

People

Population1,181
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population1,181
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates43.2433°, 17.0772°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceSplit-Dalmatia
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (910 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Podgora

Podgora is a small town in Croatia (Split-Dalmatia) with a population of 1,181. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Podgora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Croatia avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area29.4 sq mi (76.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates43.2433°N, 17.0772°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,314 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 85 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 91 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 77 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 122 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 74 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 132 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 135 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 83 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 112 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 32 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 81 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 35 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 142 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 64 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 51 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 141 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 78 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 89 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 62 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 17 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 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in

Podgora has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Podgora

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Igrane - - - -
Područna škola Drašnice - - - -
Osnovna škola Don Mihovila Pavlinovića - - - -
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Radio Stations near Podgora

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Korčula 107,5FM various MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grude (BA) misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški (BA) - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Mango (BA) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Podgora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Malakološki muzej
Municipal Museum
Zavičajni muzej Imotski

Farmers Markets in Podgora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centar Peškera
Makarska pijaca
Markey Iris
Ultra Ribola

Hotels in Podgora

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aurora
Hotel California
Hotel Medora Auri
Hotel Podgorka
Hotel Primordia
Hotel Salines
Hotel Sirena
Natalia
Plaža
TUI BLUE Makarska
Villa Mozart

Restaurants in Podgora

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahipara
Ante
Bistro Ružmarin
Blue Sky
Cittadino
Culinarium Restaurant
Kappo
Konoba Turan
Konobo Klemic
Manora
Morski dvor
Portobello
Restaurant Centar Podgora
Restoran More
Restoran More
Riva
Roko
Skif
Srećko
Tavern Nota Bene
Taverna Borak
Tri Volta
Vrata Biokova

Cafes in Podgora

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A R T
Caffe Bar Apollo
Caffe Barracuda
Dona
Igrane Caffe Bar
Nola
Palma
Palma
Porat
Vela

Cinemas in Podgora

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Podgora

Gas Stations in Podgora

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil

Stadiums & Teams in Podgora

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Airports Near Podgora

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar Airfield-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Podgora

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
21327 Podgora
21328 Drašnice
21329 Igrane
21468 Bogomolje

Churches & Religious Organizations in Podgora

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Church of the sacred heart
crkva Gospe od Ružarija
crkva svetog Jurja
crkva svetog Jurja
crkvica sv. Nikole
kapela svetog Nikole
Saint Mary's Assumption Church
St. Roch's Church
Sv. Ilija
Sv. Liberan
Sv. Mihovil
Sv. Tekla
Sveta Kate (ruined)
Sveti Roko novi
Sveti Roko stari
Sveti Stipan
Velika gomila

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
9.9 km² (3.8 mi²)
Postal Code
21328

🇭🇷 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 Podgora

What is the population of Podgora?

Podgora has a population of 1,181 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 29.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Podgora?

Podgora has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

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