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Polača, Croatia

Zadar · Croatia

Polača is a small town in Zadar, Croatia with a population of 993. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

993 Population 86/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Polača

Polača

Polača is a village and a municipality in Croatia in Zadar County.

People

Population993
Density86/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population993
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates44.0183°, 15.5175°
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 Polača

Polača is a small town in Croatia (Zadar) with a population of 993. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 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.

Polača 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 387 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

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates44.0183°N, 15.5175°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

768 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 91 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 101 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 91 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 98 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 130 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 147 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 114 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 103 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 146 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 37 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 123 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 41 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 127 km
Apr 29, 2003 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia M4.6 85 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 150 km
Jun 17, 2011 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia M4.6 78 km
Feb 3, 2018 5 km W of Brela, Croatia M4.6 130 km
Apr 3, 2003 Adriatic Sea M4.6 97 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 34 km
May 13, 1995 77 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Polača has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Polača

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Raštević
Osnovna škola Franka Lisice
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Radio Stations near Polača

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Županijski Radio Šibenik various MP3 128 kbps
Ultra Split AAC+ 96 kbps
Novi radio Zadar various music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ritam Šibenik dalmatia, hits 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 Polača

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kamenjak
Maškovića Han
Museum of wooden shipbuilding in Bettina
Zavičajni muzej
Zavičajni muzej Benkovac

Libraries in Polača

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica Benkovac0.0
Knjižnica0.0
Područna knjižnica Ploča0.0
Zemljišno-knižni odjel Tisno0.0

Farmers Markets in Polača

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benkovački sajam
Pijaca
Tržnica Biograd na moru
Tržnica Murter
Tržnica Sv. Filip i Jakov

Restaurants in Polača

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Quadrato
Ražnjevića dvori

Cafes in Polača

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffe bar Boris

Gas Stations in Polača

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crodux
HR #300636319
Šimun Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Polača

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Polača

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zadar AirportZADLarge Airport
Udbina AirfieldMedium Airport
Zvonimir Rain Glider AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Polača

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
23423 Polača

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polača

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva svetih Kuzme i Damjana
crkva svetog Jurja mučenika
Sveta Marija
Sveti Kuzman i Damjan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
2.9 km² (1.1 mi²)
Postal Code
23423

🇭🇷 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 Polača

What is the population of Polača?

Polača has a population of 993 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Polača?

Polača 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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