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Žepče, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Žepče is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 8,502. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,502 Population 78/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Žepče

Žepče

Žepče is a town and municipality located in Zenica-Doboj Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, between Doboj and Zenica. As of 2013, it has a population of 30,219 inhabitants.

People

Population8,502
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population8,502
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates44.4267°, 18.0378°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (901 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Žepče

Žepče is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 8,502. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Žepče experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area108.9 sq mi (282.0 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates44.4267°N, 18.0378°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

622 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6.

Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 129 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 126 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 124 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 123 km
Aug 25, 1995 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia M4.9 110 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 64 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 127 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 45 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 90 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 90 km
Jun 3, 1990 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 43 km
Feb 26, 1998 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 40 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 64 km
Jun 17, 2011 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia M4.6 145 km
Jun 21, 2009 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 127 km
Oct 2, 2023 6 km S of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 133 km
May 19, 2023 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.5 52 km
Jul 27, 2012 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.5 32 km
Mar 1, 1998 4 km SE of Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.5 123 km
Sep 16, 1995 6 km WNW of ?apljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.5 146 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 1 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Žepče has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Žepče

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
O.Š.Papratnica - - - -
Osnovna škola Selište - - - -
KŠC Don Bosco - - - -
OŠ Bistrica - - - -
Osnovna škola Žepče - - - -
Srednja mješovita škola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Žepče

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Kalesijski Ba folk music MP3 128 kbps
Narodni Radio Zenica - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Marija (HR) catholic AAC+ 64 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 Žepče

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eminagića konak - Muzej Grada Tešnja
Etno muzej i muzej RHU Jelah
Gradski muzej
Great Northern Bastion - Tabija
Museum Vranduk
Muzej oslobodilačkog rata '92-'95

Libraries in Žepče

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka / City library0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Javna biblioteka Zavidovići0.0
JUOB "Narodna biblioteka" Maglaj0.0

Farmers Markets in Žepče

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JP "Tržnica" Zenica
Tržni centar
Zelena pijaca

Hotels in Žepče

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Restaurants in Žepče

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ćućin kamen
Face
In
Mala Trzna
Moretti
Nansi
NK Žepče

Cafes in Žepče

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Armani
Caffe bar Centar
Caffe bar Glamur
Gradska kavana

Clinics in Žepče

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stacionar Žepče

Veterinaries in Žepče

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #5318168566

Train Stations in Žepče

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Žepče

Bus Stations in Žepče

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobusna stanica Žepče

Gas Stations in Žepče

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Energopetrol
Marić
Seting d.o.o.
Sliško
Zovko

Banks in Žepče

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank
Sparkassen
UniCredit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Žepče

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Žepče

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 Žepče

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Banja Luka International AirportBNXLarge Airport
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Tuzla International AirportTZLLarge Airport
Brčko-Brod Airfield-Small Airport
Ciljuge Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Gorice Airfield-Small Airport
Koprivna Begovac Airfield-Small Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Pik Airfield-Small Airport
Slavonski Jelas Airfield-Small Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Žepče

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
72230 Žepče

Churches & Religious Organizations in Žepče

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva svetog Ante
Ferhat-pašina džamija
Hram rođenja presvete bogorodice
Trzanska džamija
Uzvišenje svetog križa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo

🇧🇦 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 Žepče

What is the population of Žepče?

Žepče has a population of 8,502 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 108.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Žepče?

Žepče has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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