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Pula, Croatia
Istria · Croatia
Pula is a mid-size city in Istria, Croatia with a population of 52,220. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pula
Pula, also known as Pola, its Italian name, is the largest city in Istria County, western Croatia, and the seventh-largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, with a population of 52,220 in 2021. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991.
People
Climate
| Population | 52,220 |
| Population Density | 2,514 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8683°, 13.8481° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
| Country | 🇭🇷 Croatia |
| State / Province | Istria |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (824 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pula
Pula is a mid-size city in Croatia (Istria) with a population of 52,220. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.
Climate in Pula
Pula has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Croatia avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8683°N, 13.8481°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 113 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 114 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in |
Pula has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Pula
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampus Sveučilišta Jurja Dobrile u Puli | University | — | — |
| Politehnika Pula | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Pula
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osnovna škola Veli Vrh | — | — | — | — |
| Tehnička škola Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Medicinska škola Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Škola primijenjenih umjetnosti i dizajna | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Stoja | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Šijana | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Monte Zaro | — | — | — | — |
| Ekonomska škola Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Vidikovac | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Veruda | — | — | — | — |
| Industrijsko-obrtnička škola Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Škola za turizam, ugostiteljstvo i trgovinu, Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Centar Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Talijanska srednja škola Dante Alighieri Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Giuseppina Martinuzzi | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Kaštanjer | — | — | — | — |
| Škola za odgoj i obrazovanje | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Tone Peruška | — | — | — | — |
| Privatna gimnazija Juraj Dobrila | — | — | — | — |
| Strukovna škola Pula | — | — | — | — |
| Gimnazija Pula | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pula
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Rojc | community radio, cultural | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Pula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Ruđer Bošković | ||||
| Archaeological Museum of Istria | ||||
| Arena Pula | ||||
| Arsiana | ||||
| Ecomuseo della Batana | ||||
| Ecomuseum - Istrian de Dignan | ||||
| Exhibitions | ||||
| Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria | ||||
| House of cycling Loborika | ||||
| Istrian Olive Oil Museum | ||||
| Kuca Prirode | ||||
| MEMO Museum of good Memories | ||||
| Museo del Lloyd Triestino | ||||
| Museum - Gallery "Sacred Hearts" | ||||
| Muzejsko-galerijski prostor Grubić | ||||
| Nesactium | ||||
| Sacral art collection and holy bodies | ||||
| The Boathouse | ||||
| Ulika | ||||
| Zavičajni muzej Grada Rovinja | ||||
| Zerostrasse | ||||
| Zerostrasse |
Libraries in Pula
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Historical Research | 0.0 | |||||
| Dječja Knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica i čitaonica Pula | 0.0 | |||||
| Školska knjižnica Osnovne škole Stoja | 0.0 | |||||
| University library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Farmer's Market Pula | |||||
| Souvenir-Markt | |||||
| Tržnica | |||||
| Tržnica Pula | |||||
| Tržnica Pula - otvoreni dio | |||||
| Tržnica Veruda |
Hotels in Pula
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pula
67 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pula
43 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pula
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pula
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pula
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pula
5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pula
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pula
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pula
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pula
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pula
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pula
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pula
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pula
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pula
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pula
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pula Airport | PUY | Large Airport |
| Rijeka Airport | RJK | Large Airport |
| Portorož Airport | POW | Medium Airport |
| Črnotiče Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grobničko Polje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lošinj Airport | LSZ | Small Airport |
| Medulin Campanoz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Poreč-Škagacer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Unije Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vrsar Crljenka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pula
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 52100 Pula | |
| 52102 Pula | |
| 52104 Pula | |
| 52105 Pula | |
| 52106 Pula | |
| 52107 Pula | |
| 52108 Pula | |
| 52109 Pula | |
| Mail Boxes Etc | |
| Pula 52103 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pula
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pula
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
| crkva Gospe od Milosti | |
| crkva Gospe od Mora | |
| crkva Krista Spasitelja | |
| Crkva Sv. Nikole | |
| crkva svetog Antuna Padovanskoga | |
| Crkva svetog Franje | |
| crkva svetog Ivana Krstitelja | |
| crkva svetog Josipa | |
| crkva svetog Pavla apostola | |
| Evanđeoska pentekostna crkva | |
| Gospa od milosrđa | |
| Medžlis islamske zajednice Pula | |
| Reformni pokret Adventista sedmog dana |
Explore Near Pula
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Pula
159 places within 15 km
- • Agripinina kuća
- • Arena Pula
- • Augustov Hram
- • Bizantinski kastrum
- • Malo rimsko kazalište
- + 9 more
- • Ambrela Beach
- • Batana Beach
- • Beach Barbariga
- • Beach Centinera
- • Bijeca
- + 46 more
- • Batterie Zonchi
- • Fort Kaiser Franz
- • Fort Stoja
- • Küsten-Batterie Valmaggiore
- • Küsten-Batterie Valmaggiore
- • Golubova špilja
- • Ljubićeva pećina
- • Pećina
- • Radmanova jama
- • Šandalja
- • Battery San Giovanni
- • Fort Brioni Minor
- • Fort Casoni Vecchi
- • Fort Monte Grosso
- • Fort Ovina
- + 8 more
- • Bile Stine
- • Bili Vrh
- • Borik
- • Brdina
- • Bubanj
- + 47 more
- • Basilika Christiana
- • Basilika Christiana
- • Brončanodobna gradina
- • Brončanodobna nekropola
- • crkva sv. Marije
- + 14 more
🇭🇷 About Croatia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pula
Public Holidays in Croatia
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pula
What is the population of Pula?
Pula has a population of 52,220 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 2,514 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pula?
Pula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.