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Rožaje, Montenegro

Rožaje Municipality · Montenegro

Rožaje is a small city in Rožaje Municipality, Montenegro with a population of 9,121. Elevation: 3,547 ft (1,081 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

9,121 Population 55/sq mi density
3,547 ft Elevation 1,081 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Rožaje

Rožaje

Rožaje is a town located in the Northern Region of Montenegro, situated along the Ibar river. The town is the cultural center of the Bosniaks in Montenegro.

People

Population9,121
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Population9,121
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Coordinates42.8330°, 20.1665°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvinceRožaje Municipality
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (995 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.4 inches (42 cm)

About Rožaje

Rožaje is a small city in Montenegro (Rožaje Municipality) with a population of 9,121. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet (1,081 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Rožaje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below Montenegro avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Area166.8 sq mi (432.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates42.8330°N, 20.1665°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 11, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 115 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 121 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 103 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 57 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 117 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 116 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 142 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 135 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 31 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 114 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 128 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 115 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 62 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 113 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 134 km
Mar 26, 2012 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro M4.7 134 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 104 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 95 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro M4.7 84 km
Dec 10, 2013 3 km SW of Podgorica, Montenegro M4.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 114 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in

Rožaje has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Rožaje

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Miroslav Đurović
Gimnazija 30. septembar
OŠ Mustafa Pećanin
OŠ 25. Maj
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Radio Stations near Rožaje

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Berane lokalni MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bijelo Polje local MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rožaje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hyseni
Ibrahim Rugova museum
Mulli
Mulliri i Haxhi Zekës
Muzej
Peja Museum
Privatni muzej

Libraries in Rožaje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Ejup Musovic0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Korporata Dukagjini0.0

Farmers Markets in Rožaje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Enver Lipaj
Leskova Pijaca
Old Bazaar of Peja
Pijaca Plav
Pijaca Tutin
Qendra Zejtare
Tregu I Gjelbert
Zelena pijaca

Hotels in Rožaje

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aldi
Hotel Rozaje
Hotel Turjak

Restaurants in Rožaje

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kero
Mahala
Oaza
Ognište
Picerija Gold
Pizzeria Aksaraj
Pizzeria City
Pizzeria Denis
Prizrenac
Restaurant Duga
Restoran Kula
Rural Household - Meetings
Slastičara Ipon

Cafes in Rožaje

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Central
Cafe Tajson
Ellite
Fontana
Komitet
Nekad a ne sad

Theatres in Rožaje

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dom kulture

Dentists in Rožaje

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ME #9008010435
Royal Dent

Veterinaries in Rožaje

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ME #11704226870

Bus Stations in Rožaje

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska stanica

Gas Stations in Rožaje

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eko
EKO 2
M-Petrol

Banks in Rožaje

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CKB Banka
Erste Banka
Lovćen Banka
NLB
Prva Banka Crne Gore

Shopping Malls in Rožaje

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sofiko

Breweries in Rožaje

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beg
Birra Peja

Stadiums & Teams in Rožaje

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rožaje

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1450 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Žari ski centre 0.0 $0
Kopaonik 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rožaje

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rožaje

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Džamija Almin Murić
Džamija Sultan Murat II
Ibarčanska džamija
Klanac
Kučanska džamija
Nokićka džamija
Ruzica

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Elevation
1,109 m (3,639 ft)
Area
432.0 km² (166.8 mi²)
Postal Code
84310
Website
rozaje.me/

🇲🇪 About Montenegro

Capital Podgorica
Population 622,345
Area 14,026 km²
GDP (USD) $7,644,389,160
GDP per capita $12,260
HDI 0.844
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 89.8%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Montenegrin
Calling code +382
TLD .me
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Montenegro

20 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 Orthodox Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Apr 3 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs
Apr 10 Good Friday Vaskrs
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrs
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 21 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
May 22 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
Jul 13 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Jul 14 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Nov 1 Catholic All Saints' Day Svi Sveti
Dec 24 Catholic Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Dec 25 Catholic Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 Catholic St. Stephen's Day Božić

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rožaje

What is the population of Rožaje?

Rožaje has a population of 9,121 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 166.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rožaje?

Rožaje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.

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