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Vrgorac, Croatia

Split-Dalmatia · Croatia

Vrgorac is a small town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 2,132. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,132 Population 201/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Vrgorac

Vrgorac

Vrgorac is a town in Croatia in the Split-Dalmatia County.

People

Population2,132
Density201/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population2,132
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates43.2058°, 17.3711°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceSplit-Dalmatia
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (960 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vrgorac

Vrgorac is a small town in Croatia (Split-Dalmatia) with a population of 2,132. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Vrgorac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Croatia avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates43.2058°N, 17.3711°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,140 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 64 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 67 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 93 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 53 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 137 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 111 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 63 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 91 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 24 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 97 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 23 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 145 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 41 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 57 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 66 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 65 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 51 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 25 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 136 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 4.2 in

Vrgorac has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Vrgorac

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Srednja škola Tin Ujević - - - -
Osnovna škola Vrgorac - - - -
Područna škola Kokorići - - - -
Područna škola Podprolog - - - -
Područna škola Ravča - - - -
Područna škola Stilja - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vrgorac

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje (BA) catholic, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Čapljina (BA) various MP3 96 kbps
Radio Grude (BA) misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški (BA) - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Vrgorac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Franjevačka galerija
Franjevačka riznica
Gradski Muzej Korčula
Humac museum
Opatska riznica
Pomorski muzej Orebić
Tabak museum & restaurant
Zavičajni muzej Imotski
Zbirka ikona

Libraries in Vrgorac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Vrgorac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ERS Comerce
Gradska tržnica
Gradska tržnica
GRIČ Rasvjeta
market of domestic products
Markey Iris
Poljopromet
Rotonda pijaca

Hotels in Vrgorac

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Prvan

Clinics in Vrgorac

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Vrgorac
Poliklinika Petrović

Bus Stations in Vrgorac

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station Vrgorac

Gas Stations in Vrgorac

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

INA Vrgorac

Stadiums & Teams in Vrgorac

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Airports Near Vrgorac

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar Airfield-Small Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vrgorac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
21275 Dragljane
21276 Vrgorac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vrgorac

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva navještenja Blažene Djevice Marije
crkva svetog Ilije
crkva svetog Ivana Krstitelja
crkva svetog Mihovila

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Elevation
317 m (1,040 ft)
Area
13.1 km² (5.1 mi²)
Postal Code
21276
Website
vrgorac.hr/
Twinned With
Reșița

🇭🇷 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 Vrgorac

What is the population of Vrgorac?

Vrgorac has a population of 2,132 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vrgorac?

Vrgorac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.

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