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Sinj, Croatia

Split-Dalmatia · Croatia

Sinj is a small city in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 10,771. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,771 Population 144/sq mi density
1,056 ft Elevation 322 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Sinj

Sinj

Sinj is a town in the continental part of Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. As of the 2021 census, the population was 23,500 people, of which 10,800 inhabited its urban core.

People

Population10,771
Density144/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Population10,771
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Coordinates43.7036°, 16.6394°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceSplit-Dalmatia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,553 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Sinj

Sinj is a small city in Croatia (Split-Dalmatia) with a population of 10,771. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Climate in Sinj

Sinj has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 799 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.3°C / 47°F 5.9° / 10.7° 72.7
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F 6° / 11.6° 63.8
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.6° 58.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 11.8° / 18.4° 62.1
May 19.8°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.4° 58.0
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 49.4
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31° 24.7
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.9° 31.8
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.4° 82.2
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 14.7° / 20.5° 79.7
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 10.8° / 15.6° 117.1
Dec 9.4°C / 49°F 7.1° / 11.8° 98.6
Sinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 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 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Croatia avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates43.7036°N, 16.6394°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 145 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 143 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 17 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 148 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 133 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 116 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 144 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 68 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 21 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 122 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 73 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 121 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 18 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 101 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 138 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 142 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 131 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 115 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 123 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Sinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Sinj

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Franjevačka klasična gimnazija - - - -
Osnovna škola Fra Pavla Vučkovića - - - -
Srednja strukovna škola Ban Josip Jelačić - - - -
Tehnička i industrijska škola Ruđera Boškovića - - - -
Gimnazija Dinka Šimunovića - - - -
Osnovna škola Ivana Lovrića - - - -
Područna škola Radošić - - - -
Osnovna škola Marka Marulića - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sinj

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sunce helth, world music AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Ritam various music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Šibenik - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kampus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kampus - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drniš 89,0 MHz various MP3 256 kbps
Gradski Radio Trogir - AAC+ 64 kbps
HIT RADIO various MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sinj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum Salona
Arheološki muzej
Croatian Maritime Museum
Diocletians Dream Virtual Reality
Ethnographic Museum
Franjevački Muzej
Galerija Meštrović
Galery Emanuela Vidovića
Game of Thrones Museum Split
Hajduk Split Museum
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Illusions
Muzej Cetinske Krajine
Muzej grada Trilja
Muzej hrvatskih arheoloških spomenika
Muzej Sinjske alke
Muzej vode u Splitu
Old City Hall
Prirodoslovni muzej

Libraries in Sinj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica Marka Marulića0.0
Knjižnica Bol0.0
Knjižnica Meje0.0
Knjižnica Podstrana Marka Marulića0.0
Knjižnica Ravne njive0.0
Knjižnica Sinj0.0
Narodna knjižnica0.0
Narodna knjižnica i čitaonica u Klisu0.0
Solinske mladeži0.0
Sveučilišna knjižnica0.0
Trilj0.0
Trstenik0.0

Farmers Markets in Sinj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Gastro Ribarnica "Brač"
Gradska tržnica
Market Nord
Pazar
Pazar Plokite
PC Pujanke
Plus Market
Tržnica Lokve
Tržnica Split 3
Tržnica Sućidar

Hotels in Sinj

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alkar

Restaurants in Sinj

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubrovnik
Fantazija
Konoba Ispod ure
Konoba Potkva
Pinjur
Pizzeria Kvartiri
Zorica

Cafes in Sinj

41 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best
Bila boja
Brokva
Bugati
Caffe bar Back in Black
Caffe bar TUBA
Cocolo
Coyote
Dolce bar
Dovita
Drift
Džokej
Fontana
Forum
Gajo
Galeria
Grand caffe
Harley
Havana
Junior
Kamičak
Laguna Seca
Lover
Marino
Mobihel
Mozart
Opera
Ozzy
Pijaca
Play
Radan
Rio
Roda
Saloon
Sport
Stari grad
Tendi
Triton
West Point
White Lion Pub
ZAGREB

Cinemas in Sinj

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino Sinj

Monuments in Sinj

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Streljani Prvog splitskog partizanskog odreda

Castles in Sinj

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamičak
Sinjska tvrđava

Clinics in Sinj

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Sinj
dr. Babić
Fizikalna terapija

Dentists in Sinj

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HR #11818602165

Bus Stations in Sinj

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HR #13663593514
HR #40381919

Gas Stations in Sinj

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HR #4331888613
INA Sinj
LukOil

Banks in Sinj

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erste&Steiermarkicshe banka dd
FINA
Hrvatska poštanska banka
Hrvatska poštanska banka
Hypo Alpe Adria
Marjan kreditna unija
OTP banka
PBZ Zagreb
Zagrebačka banka

Gyms in Sinj

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HR #13510972885
HR #4361867534

Breweries in Sinj

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mandrill Nano-Brewing CO.

Stadiums & Teams in Sinj

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sinj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Split Saint Jerome AirportSPULarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar Airfield-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sinj

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
21230 Sinj

Treatment Centers in Sinj

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centar za rehabilitaciju "Fra Ante Sekelez"
DES
DOM ZA STARIJE OSOBE LIBERTAS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinj

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva Gospe Sinjske
Crkva svetih apostola Petra i Pavla
Sv.Frane
Sveti Mihovil

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Elevation
326 m (1,070 ft)
Area
193.4 km² (74.7 mi²)
Postal Code
21230
Website
sinj.hr/
Twinned With
Barban, Montemarciano, Prozor-Rama, Sansepolcro, Trogir, Vukovar, Đakovo, Šibenik

🇭🇷 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 Sinj

What is the population of Sinj?

Sinj has a population of 10,771 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinj?

Sinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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