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Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Zenica is a large city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 164,423. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

164,423 Population 9,899/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Zenica

Zenica

Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an administrative and economic center of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zenica-Doboj Canton. It is located in the Bosna river valley, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Sarajevo. The city is known for its Ironworks Zenica factory but also as a significant university center. According to the 2013 census, the settlement of Zenica itself counts 70,553 citizens and the administrative area 110,663, making it the nation's fourth-largest city.

People

Population164,423
Density9,899/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population164,423
Population Density9,899 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates44.2017°, 17.9040°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (942 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Zenica

Zenica is a large city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 164,423. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Zenica

Zenica has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 917 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -12° / 9.8° 85.2
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -10° / 14.5° 50.1
Mar 3.5°C / 38°F -7.3° / 17.2° 51.2
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F -4° / 21.2° 63.8
May 12.3°C / 54°F 2.2° / 23.5° 88.7
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 7.3° / 32.6° 86.9
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 8° / 34.9° 55.0
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 10.3° / 34.2° 57.1
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 3.1° / 29.7° 79.0
Oct 11.3°C / 52°F 0.2° / 24.3° 61.1
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F -6° / 18.8° 122.4
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -8.5° / 12.6° 117.1
Zenica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density9,899/sq mi
Coordinates44.2017°N, 17.9040°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

873 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 1, 2025.

Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 127 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 109 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 149 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 96 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 107 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 96 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 131 km
Aug 25, 1995 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia M4.9 132 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 63 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 103 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 69 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 94 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 129 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 133 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 83 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 139 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 64 km
Feb 26, 1998 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 56 km
Sep 7, 1996 6 km ENE of Ston, Croatia M4.6 149 km
Jun 21, 2009 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Zenica has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Zenica

Institution Type Founded Website
Internacionalni univerzitet Travnik College
Univerzitet u Zenici University

Schools in Zenica

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Srednja muzička škola
Mašinski fakultet
Osnovna muzička škola
Mixed high school Zenica
Prva gimnazija
J.U. Druga Gimnazija, J.U. Ekonomska škola Zenica
OŠ "Aleksa Šantić"
Osnovna škola Skender Kulenović Zenica
Oš"Hamza Humo"
Osnovna škola Vladimir Nazor
Osnovna škola "Miroslav Krleža"
OŠ Mak Dizdar
OŠ Musa Ćazim Ćatić
Osnovna škola "Enver Čolaković"
Osnovna škola “Edhem Mulabdić” Zenica
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Radio Stations near Zenica

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sehara bosnia, folk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Kalesijski Ba folk music MP3 128 kbps
Narodni Radio Zenica MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VITEZ classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Marija (HR) catholic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios 8 Sarajevo music MP3 128 kbps
Esoterica Radio S2 bass house, cyberpunk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Busovača local news, music MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZENIT classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zenit - caffe MP3 128 kbps
Kupreški Radio nebeski radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Marija catholic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zenit 89.7 (RU) pop rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Zenica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gradski muzej
Great Northern Bastion - Tabija
Ivo Andric's Birth House
Museum Vranduk
Muzej Kaknja
Muzej oslobodilačkog rata '92-'95
Samostanski muzej
Zavičajna zbirka "Baština"
Zavičajni muzej Travnik

Libraries in Zenica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka / City library0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Invent0.0
Javna biblioteka Zavidovići0.0

Farmers Markets in Zenica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buvlja pijaca
Gradska tržnica
JP "Tržnica" Zenica
Pijaca
Stočna pijaca

Hotels in Zenica

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Code Hotel
Gajba
Hotel Dubrovnik
Hotel Zenica
Internacional
Rudar

Restaurants in Zenica

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amici Café & Pizzeria
Ćevabdžinica Vejzagić
Dubrovnik
Fontana
Nacionalni restoran kod Rasima
Nacionalni restoran kod Rasima
Pizzeria Caballo
Pizzeria Fratelli
Restoran Almy
Restoran Bajra
Restoran Ekran
RESTORAN KPZ ZT ZENICA
Restoran Paviljon
Restoran Trubadur
Restoran Ušće
Restoran Ušće
Restoran Žar
Trattoria Uno
Urban Grill 2

Cafes in Zenica

23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"L"-Station
Art Caffe
Balgera
Bamby
Bulevar
Caffe Bar "Code Caffe"
Caffe Bar Journal
Caffe Bar Merlin
Caffe Slastičarna EVROPA III
Caffe Vienna
CaffeBar Maks
Cooltura
DeNaro
EON-B
Festival Caffe
Gradska Kafana
KORZO
OMCAFE
Pizzeria "VERDI"
satchmo
Šibica
Slastičarna Evropa
Slastičarna Mimoza

Cinemas in Zenica

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Multiplex Ekran/ 29 Novembar

Theatres in Zenica

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bosansko narodno pozorište u Zenici
Rugby club Zenica

Monuments in Zenica

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gradski park - Bazen
Kadinjača Memorial Complex
Turkish Clock Tower

Castles in Zenica

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vranduk Fortress

Clinics in Zenica

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambulanta Babino
Ambulanta Janjići
Dom zdravlja Zenica
Zavod za medicinu rada i sportsku medicinu Zeničko-dobojskog kantona

Dentists in Zenica

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Estetika
Stomatologija Islambegović
Stomatološka ordinacija Smile Studio dr Cogo

Veterinaries in Zenica

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinarska stanica Zenica

Train Stations in Zenica

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drivuša
Zenica

Bus Stations in Zenica

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska stanica Zenica

Gas Stations in Zenica

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almy
Almy
BA #1027924965
BA #1644185532
BA #1644185533
BA #1894150670
EnergoPetrol
Energopetrol
EP
HIFA-Petrol
INA
Petrol
Reunion

Banks in Zenica

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Addiko Bank
ASA Banka
BBI Banka
Intesa San Paolo
Raiffeisen Bank
Sparkassen
Unicredit banka
Vakufska banka

Shopping Malls in Zenica

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bosna
Buvljak
Zenica City Center
Zeničanka

Gyms in Zenica

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elite

Stadiums & Teams in Zenica

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Zenica

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 $0
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 $0
Ski centar Rostovo 0.0 $0
Ski Centar Ranča 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zenica

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Banja Luka International AirportBNXLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Banja Luka Zalužani AirfieldSmall Airport
Koprivna Begovac AirfieldSmall Airport
Kreševo AirstripSmall Airport
Nisici AirfieldSmall Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zenica

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta Janjići
Pošta Zenica Centar
Poštanski ured

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zenica

30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bijela džamija
crkva svetog Ilije
crkva svetog Josipa
Crkva Uznesenja Svetog Križa
Džamija "Bosna"
Džamija Blatuša
Džamija Donja Gračanica
Džamija Donja Vraca
Džamija Lukovo polje
Džamija Nur
Džamija Pehare
Dzamija Pridrazici
Džamija Šehida
Džamija Talami
Džamija Trgovišće
Džamija u Poljicu
Džamija Vakifa
Ensar Džamija
Gorička džamija
Gradska sinagoga
Jalijska Džamija
Janjička džamija
Kočevska džamija
Mesdžid Jezero
Potočka džamija
Sejmenska džamija
Srpska pravoslavna crkva
Sultan Ahmedova džamija
Temporary mosque
Turbe Bilmišće

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
330 m (1,083 ft)
Area
43.0 km² (16.6 mi²)
Postal Code
72000
Mayor
Fuad Kasumović
Website
zenica.ba/
Twinned With
Gelsenkirchen, Hunedoara, Luleå Municipality, Temirtau, Zalaegerszeg

Around Zenica

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 18
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 19
Cafes 21
Bars 7
Supermarkets 9
Banks 7
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 45
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Zenica

71 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (71)
  • • Bobovac
  • • Bojarica
  • • Brezovača
  • • Bukova glavica
  • • Čolan
  • + 66 more

🇧🇦 About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital Sarajevo
Population 3,323,929
Area 51,129 km²
GDP (USD) $27,592,361,498
GDP per capita $8,663
HDI 0.779
Life expectancy 77.9 years
Internet users 83.4%
Urban population 51.6%
Currency BAM (Marka)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling code +387
TLD .ba
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Mar 1 Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 2 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 9 Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom
Nov 21 Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH
Nov 25 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Dec 24 Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)
Dec 25 Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zenica

What is the population of Zenica?

Zenica has a population of 164,423 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 9,899 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zenica?

Zenica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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