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Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Široki Brijeg is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 9,370. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Široki Brijeg
Široki Brijeg is a city and the regional capital of West Herzegovina Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, the town itself had a population of 6,149 and the municipality of 28,929.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,370 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3829°, 17.5942° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Country | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| State / Province | Federation of B&H |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.3 inches (1,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Široki Brijeg
Široki Brijeg is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 9,370. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.
Climate in Široki Brijeg
Široki Brijeg has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1454 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 149.7 sq mi (387.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3829°N, 17.5942°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.7 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 147 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 41 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Široki Brijeg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Široki Brijeg
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turčinovići | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Knešpolje | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Uzarići | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ Provo | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola Lise | — | — | — | — |
| I. osnovna škola Široki Brijeg | — | — | — | — |
| Gimnazija fra Dominika Mandića | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna škola | — | — | — | — |
| Srednja strukovna škola Veritas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Široki Brijeg
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU (HR) | hard rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO VITEZ | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje | catholic, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Čapljina | various | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Grude | misc | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ljubuški | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Konjic | — | UNKNOWN 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mango | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Široki Brijeg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franjevačka galerija | ||||
| Franjevačka riznica | ||||
| Humac museum | ||||
| Kajtaz House | ||||
| Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque | ||||
| MuM | ||||
| Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992 - 1995 | ||||
| Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 | ||||
| Muslibegovic House | ||||
| Muzej Hercegovine Mostar | ||||
| Muzej HVO | ||||
| Naša majka art galery | ||||
| Old bridge Museum | ||||
| Ottoman house | ||||
| Tabak museum & restaurant | ||||
| The Hamam Museum | ||||
| War Photography Exhibition |
Libraries in Široki Brijeg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradska biblioteka | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica Čitluk | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Studentskog centra | 0.0 | |||||
| Županijska Narodna knjižnica | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Široki Brijeg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradska tržnica | |||||
| Gradska tržnica | |||||
| GRIČ Rasvjeta | |||||
| Mostar Marketplace | |||||
| Odiseja 97 | |||||
| Tepa |
Hotels in Široki Brijeg
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Široki Brijeg
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Široki Brijeg
40 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Široki Brijeg
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Široki Brijeg
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Široki Brijeg
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Široki Brijeg
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Široki Brijeg
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Široki Brijeg
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Široki Brijeg
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Široki Brijeg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Široki Brijeg
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mostar International Airport | OMO | Large Airport |
| Sarajevo International Airport | SJJ | Large Airport |
| Kreševo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Livno Brda Bosni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Široki Brijeg
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 88220 Široki Brijeg | |
| 88221 Široki Brijeg |
Treatment Centers in Široki Brijeg
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sportsko-rehabilitacijski centar Korak | ||
| Život |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Široki Brijeg
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crkva Gospe od zdravlja | |
| Crkva Presvetog Trojstva | |
| Crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja | |
| Crkva sv. Josipa | |
| Crkva sv. Nikole Tavelića | |
| Crkva sv. Stjepana Prvomučenika | |
| Crkva svetog Ante | |
| Crkva svetog Ante | |
| Crkva Svih Svetih | |
| Crkva Uznesenja Marijina | |
| Kapela sv. Josipa Radnika | |
| Kapelica časnih sestara franjevki | |
| kapelica svetog Ante | |
| Mosor |
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What is the population of Široki Brijeg?
Široki Brijeg has a population of 9,370 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 149.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Široki Brijeg?
Široki Brijeg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.