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Selce, Croatia

Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia

Selce is a small town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 1,298. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

1,298 Population 481/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Selce

Selce

Selce is a resort village in Croatia. It is a popular destination in Northern Croatia, both with Croatian and international tourists especially in the summer due to its mild Mediterranean climate. Selce also has an important rehabilitation centre – treatment centre for people with rheumatic, respiratory and physical disabilities.

People

Population1,298
Density481/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,298
Population Density481 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates45.1564°, 14.7211°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvincePrimorje-Gorski Kotar
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.5 inches (1,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Selce

Selce is a small town in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 1,298. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Selce experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Croatia avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates45.1564°N, 14.7211°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

878 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 147 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 128 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 64 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 59 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 17 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 64 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 123 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 121 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 123 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 122 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 105 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 21 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 144 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 111 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 129 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 124 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 65 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 21 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 64 km
Jul 30, 2013 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia M4.4 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Selce has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Selce

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Selce
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Radio Stations near Selce

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otvoreni radio - Uživo pop AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio croatian, easy listening AAC 48 kbps
Laganini FM Rijeka laganini, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sova hits, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Otok Krk easy listening, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Laganini Rijeka MP3 128 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Fitness fitness AAC 48 kbps
Radio Labin MP3 256 kbps
Pomorski Radio Bakar mix MP3 256 kbps
Radio Korzo local music, pop MP3 256 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Hot hits, hot hits AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Love love songs AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Chill chill, chillout AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Selce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeology Collection and History Museum and Monastery
Buymer Fishing Museum
City Museum of Senj
Crikvenica Municipal Museum
Etno Kuća Kornić
Etno Kuca Vribnik
Giulio Clovio House
Kuća kostrenskih pomoraca
Kućica od ribari
Muzej žaba
Narodni Muzej i Galerija Novi Vinodolski
The Ethnographic and natural history collection
The Museum of Church Art
Tvrdava Nehaj - Muzej
Zavićajni Muzej Baška

Libraries in Selce

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GRADSKA KNIZNIKA BAKAR0.0
Knjiznica - Citaonica0.0
Narodna čitaonica i knjižnica Novi Vinodolski0.0

Farmers Markets in Selce

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
indoor market hall
Trg Ivana Mazuranica
Tržnica
Tržnica Donja Vežica

Hotels in Selce

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amabilis
Hotel Esperanto
Hotel Katarina
Hotel Marina Selce
Hotel Millenium deluxe
Hotel Selce
Hotel Slaven
Pansion Selce Hotel

Restaurants in Selce

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Polaca
Bistro Rokan
Cafe Bar Mario
Kantunić
Konoba Ulika
Oliveto
Pivski Vrt Polimora Selce
Pizzeria Tiffany
Restoran Palma
Sea food / pizza restaurant venus

Cafes in Selce

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro & beach bar "Tunar"
Cafe Bar Alberti
Cafe Bar Bjelovar
Cafe Bar CD
Cafe bar Visconte
Cafe Bsr Val
Cafebar Kiss
Caffe Bar Donna
Kavana Anka
Shumizza beach bar

Clinics in Selce

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terme Selce

Banks in Selce

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Erste Sparkasse

Stadiums & Teams in Selce

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Ski Resorts Near Selce

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Selce

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Divača AirfieldSmall Airport
Grobničko Polje AirfieldSmall Airport
Lošinj AirportLSZSmall Airport
Metlika Prilozje AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Novo Mesto AirfieldSmall Airport
Otočac AirfieldSmall Airport
Postojna AirfieldSmall Airport
Unije AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Selce

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
51266 Selce

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selce

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva sv. Fabijan i Sebastijan
crkva svete Katarine djevice i mučenice

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
7.0 km² (2.7 mi²)
Postal Code
51266

🇭🇷 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 Selce

What is the population of Selce?

Selce has a population of 1,298 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 481 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Selce?

Selce has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.

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