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Tar, Croatia

Istria · Croatia

Tar is a small town in Istria, Croatia with a population of 1,144. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,144 Population 111/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Tar

Tar

Tar-Vabriga is a municipality in the Istria County, west Croatia, approximately 7 km north of Poreč. The municipality was established in 2006.

People

Population1,144
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population1,144
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates45.3008°, 13.6253°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceIstria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (868 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tar

Tar is a small town in Croatia (Istria) with a population of 1,144. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Tar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Croatia avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates45.3008°N, 13.6253°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

998 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 105 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 111 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 55 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 127 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 140 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 104 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 59 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 99 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 125 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 93 km
Jun 6, 2012 4 km ENE of Lido Adriano, Italy M4.6 139 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 88 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 104 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 60 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 105 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 136 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 62 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 114 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 97 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 147 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake - 4 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Tar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Tar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Tar-Vabriga - - - -
Osnovna škola Tar-Vabriga - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tar

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Capodistria (SI) adult contemporary, international AAC 192 kbps
Radio Capris SLO (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris Dalmacija (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris POLETJE (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Rai 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT) friuli, italian MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 1 FVG (IT) - AAC 374 kbps
Radio Capris 80 (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris 90 POP (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Istra pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centar - Studio Poreč various music AAC+ 320 kbps
Radioattività (IT) trieste MP3
Radio City Trieste (IT) adult contemporary, trieste MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rojc community radio, cultural AAC 128 kbps
Radio Capris EX - YU (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris 90 DANCE (SI) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris Rock (SI) rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurostar Umag - MP3 112 kbps
Radio Maestral classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AeroPark
Aquarium Ruđer Bošković
Čarobni svet školjk Piran
Casa Tartini
Ecomuseo della Batana
Ethnological collection
Etnografski Muzej
Eufrazijeve bazilike
Hiša od Bardinca
House of Castles
Kaštel Grožnjan
Lapidarium
Mestno Obzidje Piran
mini Parenzana museum
Motovun: A History in Motion
Museo del Lloyd Triestino
Museum of musical instruments
Muzej grada Umaga
Muzej na prostem Mala barka Biser
Muzej Parenzana
Muzej podvodnih dejavnostih
Muzej solinarstva
Muzej solinarstva / Museo dei Salinai
Pomorski muzej Piran - Palača Gabrielli
Regional museum of Koper
Regional Museum Porec
Speleogaleria Baredine
Tomos Museum
Tonina hiša / Casa di Tonina
Traktor Story
Zavičajni muzej Grada Rovinja
Železniška postaja Parenzane

Libraries in Tar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre for Historical Research0.0
Dječja knjižnica Poreč0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica Poreč0.0
Gradska knjižnica Umag0.0
Knjižnica Lucija0.0
mestna knjižnica Izola0.0
Mestna knjižnica Piran0.0
Osrednja knjižnica Srečka Vilharja Koper0.0
Pionirski oddelek0.0
Pokrajinski arhiv Koper / Archivio regionale di Capodistria0.0
Univerzitetna knjižnica0.0
Visokošolska knjižnica za Tehniko, medicino in naravoslovje v Kopru0.0

Farmers Markets in Tar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Delamaris
Gradska tržnica
Market
Piazza
Piazza
Radnik Opatija
Trgovina Edi
Tržnica
Tržnica
Tržnica / Mercato
Tržnica i ribarnica
Tržnica Izola
Tržnica Market

Restaurants in Tar

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Porto
Bistro Galeria
Da Giusto
Green
Istra
Karn
Kiwi
Kod Stelio
Konoban Teran
La Pentola
Oliva Grill
Restaurant Arkada
Santa Marina
Sidro
Torre
Tri Kantuna
Tuna Bay Grill
Western

Cafes in Tar

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bar Stellina
Caffe bar Antik
Mezzio Snack Bar

Cinemas in Tar

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanterna Theater

Gas Stations in Tar

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HR #1922244469
INA Tar-sjever

Stadiums & Teams in Tar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tar

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pula AirportPUYLarge Airport
Trieste AirportTRSLarge Airport
Portorož AirportPOWMedium Airport
Udine-Rivolto Air Base-Medium Airport
Agriturismo Turus Airfield-Small Airport
Ajdovščina Airfield-Small Airport
Al Casale Airfield-Small Airport
Al Ranch Airfield-Small Airport
AS77 Airfield-Small Airport
Azienda Agricola Balduit Giuliano Airfield-Small Airport
Bibione Airfield-Small Airport
Chiasiellis Airfield-Small Airport
Cordovado Airfield-Small Airport
Črnotiče Airfield-Small Airport
Divača Airfield-Small Airport
Fly Evolution Flying Field-Small Airport
Fly Synthesis Airfield-Small Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta Airfield-Small Airport
Mazarack Flying Field-Small Airport
Medulin Campanoz Airfield-Small Airport
Piancada Airfield-Small Airport
Poreč-Škagacer Airfield-Small Airport
Postojna Airfield-Small Airport
Prosecco Airfield-Small Airport
Udine-Campoformido Airfield-Small Airport
Ultralight Friuli Airfield-Small Airport
Unije Airfield-Small Airport
Vrsar Crljenka Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
52465 Tar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva svetog Martina
crkva svetog Martina biskupa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
12.2 km² (4.7 mi²)
Postal Code
52465

🇭🇷 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 Tar

What is the population of Tar?

Tar has a population of 1,144 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tar?

Tar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

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