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Zaječar, Serbia
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Zaječar is a mid-size city in Central Serbia, Serbia with a population of 49,800. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Zaječar
Zaječar is a city and the administrative center of the Zaječar District in eastern Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the city administrative area had a population of 48,621 inhabitants.
Zaječar is widely known for its rock music festival Gitarijada and for the ZALET festival dedicated to contemporary art. Roman Emperor Galerius was born in Gamzigrad, near Zaječar, where he built the city of Felix Romuliana.
People
Climate
| Population | 49,800 |
| Population Density | 121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9036°, 22.2641° |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
| Country | 🇷🇸 Serbia |
| State / Province | Central Serbia |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (627 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
About Zaječar
Zaječar is a mid-size city in Serbia (Central Serbia) with a population of 49,800. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Belgrade.
Climate in Zaječar
Zaječar has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 636 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Serbia avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9036°N, 22.2641°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Zaječar has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Zaječar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehnicki fakultet u Boru | University | — | — |
Schools in Zaječar
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaječar Gymnasium | — | — | — | — |
| Secondary School of Economics and Trade | — | — | — | — |
| Technical Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zaječar Medical Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stevan Mokranjac Primary Music School | — | — | — | — |
| SOSO „Jelena Majstorovic” | — | — | — | — |
| OS Ljubica Radosavljavic Nada | — | — | — | — |
| Desanka Maksimović Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ljuba Nešić Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Đura Jakšić Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zaječar Secondary Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Hajduk Veljko Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| OS Vladislav Petkovic Dis | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zaječar
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hype.FM | 90.8 fm, hype fm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Original Fast Radio | blues, country | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zaječar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamam | ||||
| Knezev dvorac | ||||
| Konak kneza Milosa | ||||
| Muzej grada Zajecara | ||||
| Radul-Bey's Residence | ||||
| Timok Valley Historical Archive |
Libraries in Zaječar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narodna biblioteka Bor | 0.0 | |||||
| Svetozar Marković Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zaječar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buvljak | |||||
| Zelena pijaca |
Hotels in Zaječar
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zaječar
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zaječar
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Zaječar
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zaječar
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zaječar
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zaječar
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zaječar
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zaječar
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zaječar
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zaječar
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zaječar
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zaječar
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Zaječar
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zaječar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zajecarska Pivara |
Stadiums & Teams in Zaječar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zaječar
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stara Planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Zaječar
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niš Constantine the Great Airport | INI | Large Airport |
| Bor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Medovnitsa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vidin Smurdan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zaječar
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 19000 Zajecar 1 | |
| 19103 Zajecar 3 | |
| 19104 Zajecar 4 | |
| 19105 Zajecar | |
| 19206 Veliki Izvor | |
| 19214 Rgotina | |
| 19311 Nikolicevo | |
| 19312 Vrazogrnac | |
| 19341 Grljan | |
| 19342 Grliste | |
| 19344 Vratarnica |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zaječar
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Romuliana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaječar
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ascension of the Lord Church | |
| Chatedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God | |
| Church of Saint Prophet Elijah | |
| Crkva Svetih 40 mucenika sevastijskih | |
| Crkva Svetog Jovana | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| St. George's Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zaječar
Public Holidays in Serbia
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zaječar?
Zaječar has a population of 49,800 residents and is located in Serbia. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zaječar?
Zaječar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.