Rab, Croatia

Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia

Rab is a small city in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 7,161. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,161 Population 198/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Rab

Rab

Rab is a town on the island of Rab in Croatia. Rab, the settlement, is located on a small peninsula on the southwestern side of the island.

People

Population7,161
Density198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,161
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates44.7569°, 14.7608°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvincePrimorje-Gorski Kotar
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,047 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rab

Rab is a small city in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 7,161. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Rab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Croatia avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area36.1 sq mi (93.6 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates44.7569°N, 14.7608°E
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

618 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 25, 2025.

Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 103 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 96 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 105 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 41 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 130 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 118 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 68 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 138 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 24 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 105 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 141 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 76 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 26 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 105 km
Jan 15, 2021 8 km ESE of Lasinja, Croatia M4.4 126 km
Jan 4, 2021 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.4 139 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 84 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 111 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 99 km
Jul 30, 2013 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia M4.4 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake - 18 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 5.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Rab has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Rab

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Ivana Rabljanina Rab - - - -
Srednja škola Markantuna De Dominisa Rab - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rab

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Otok Krk easy listening, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Labin - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Rab

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buymer Fishing Museum
City Museum of Senj
Gradski lapidarij
Gradski muzej Novalja
Rab concentration camp
Tvrdava Nehaj - Muzej
Zavićajni Muzej Baška

Libraries in Rab

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica Rab0.0
Knjiznica - Citaonica0.0

Hotels in Rab

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arbiana
B&B Ruzica
Hotel International
Padova

Restaurants in Rab

29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alibaba
Apollo
Astoria
Bistro Marina
Bistro Park
Bistro Revelin
Buža
Capo Fronte
Dock 69
Frkanj
Frkanj
Gardens
Harpun
Konoba Kaldanac
Konoba kod kineza
Konoba Rab
Labirint
Loža
Mali Gaj
More&More
Pio
Pivnica Šime
Restoran Grand
Riva
San Marco
Šanpjer
Sport
Tapas bar Kampanel
Zeko

Cafes in Rab

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biser
Caffe Bar Padova
Celestina
Conte Nero
Crystal
Dionis
Felix
Kristofor
Lea's Pub
Old Town
Pod voltom
Retro
San Antonio
Vanilla
Velum

Cinemas in Rab

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ljetno kino
Zimsko kino Rab

Monuments in Rab

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spomenik
Spomenik
Spomenik palim borcima

Gas Stations in Rab

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

INA Rab-obala

Banks in Rab

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erste Bank
Privredna Banka Zagreb

Stadiums & Teams in Rab

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Ski Resorts Near Rab

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
skijalište Vučići 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rab

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Zadar AirportZADLarge Airport
Grobničko Polje Airfield-Small Airport
Lošinj AirportLSZSmall Airport
Otočac Airfield-Small Airport
Unije Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rab

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
51280 Rab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rab

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary's Assumption
Crkva sv. Andrije apostola
Crkva sv. Antuna Opata
Crkva sv. Katarine
Crkva Svetog Ivana Evanđelista
Crkvica svetog Nikole
Sv. Justin
Sv. Kristofor
Sv. Križ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
0.4 km² (0.2 mi²)
Postal Code
51280
Website
rab.hr
Twinned With
Königsbrunn, Municipality of Kočevje, San Marino, Sežana

🇭🇷 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 Rab

What is the population of Rab?

Rab has a population of 7,161 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 36.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rab?

Rab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

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Palit 1,580 pop · 0.6 mi Banjol 1,708 pop · 0.7 mi Kampor 1,030 pop · 2.4 mi Barbat 1,140 pop · 2.4 mi Novalja 3,680 pop · 15.1 mi Senj 4,164 pop · 17.6 mi Krk 6,816 pop · 20.8 mi Mali Lošinj 7,537 pop · 21.2 mi Cres 2,716 pop · 22.1 mi Otočac 8,332 pop · 24.6 mi Novi Vinodolski 3,336 pop · 25.7 mi Pag 3,175 pop · 26.0 mi Stari Grad 3,175 pop · 27.0 mi Selce 1,298 pop · 27.7 mi
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