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Zaton, Croatia

Dubrovnik-Neretva · Croatia

Zaton is a small town in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia with a population of 1,024. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,024 Population 510/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Zaton

Zaton

Zaton is a village in southern Croatia, administratively located in the City of Dubrovnik. It is located on the coast of the eponymous bay, 8 km northwest of Dubrovnik, next to the village of Orašac. Chief occupations are tourism, fishing farming, viticulture, and olive growing.

People

Population1,024
Density510/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,024
Population Density510 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates42.6908°, 18.0381°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceDubrovnik-Neretva
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,152 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaton

Zaton is a small town in Croatia (Dubrovnik-Neretva) with a population of 1,024. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Zaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Croatia avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density510/sq mi
Coordinates42.6908°N, 18.0381°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,072 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 15 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 44 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 26 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 61 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 16 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 149 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 13 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 149 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 109 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 125 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 97 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 93 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 41 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 145 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 22 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 41 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 51 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 142 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 46 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 117 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 70 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in

Zaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Zaton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Osojnik - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zaton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje (BA) catholic, christian MP3 192 kbps
Drama radio Dubrovnik news talk, pop music AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Čapljina (BA) various MP3 96 kbps
Soundset Ragusa dubrovnik, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zaton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biospeleoloski muzej Vjetrenica
Bukovac House
Cultural-Historical Museum
Dom Marina Držića
Dulcic Masle Pulitika Gallery
Etnographic Museum Rupe
Franciscan Church and Monastery Museum
Heritage House Dubrovačko primorje
Homeland War Museum
Jewish Museum of Dubrovnik
Lapidarium
Love Stories Museum
Maritime Museum
Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik
Muzej dominikanskog samostana
Natural History Museum
Red History Museum
Selfies & Memories Museum
Sponza palace
War Photo Limited
Western Outer Wall (entrance)
Zvičajni muzej Konavla

Farmers Markets in Zaton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Placa Gruž

Hotels in Zaton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalamota Beach House
Villa Paradiso 2

Restaurants in Zaton

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babilon
G Chelo Bar & Restaurant
Giardino
Gverovic Orsan
Kasar
Konoba Capo
Konoba Dandy
Konoba Gusar
Konoba Škerac
Konoba Škerac
Konoba Vala
Konoba Veranda
Konoba-Pizzeria "Arka"

Cafes in Zaton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunset Beach Bar & Lounge
Sunset Beach Bar & Lounge

Monuments in Zaton

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

small chapel

Gas Stations in Zaton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crodux

Breweries in Zaton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dubrovnik Beer Company

Stadiums & Teams in Zaton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaton

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBVLarge Airport
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Tivat AirportTIVMedium Airport

Post Offices in Zaton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
20235 Zaton

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaton

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Sv Josip
Crkva sv. Nikola
Crkva sv. Spasitelj (ostaci)
crkva svetog Antuna Padovanskog
crkva svetog Jurja
crkva svetog Nikole
crkva svetog Stjepana prvomučenika
Crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
5.2 km² (2.0 mi²)
Postal Code
20235

🇭🇷 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 Zaton

What is the population of Zaton?

Zaton has a population of 1,024 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 510 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaton?

Zaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.

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