Medulin

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Medulin
Municipality
Medulin Municipality
Općina Medulin
Medulin, view from port
Medulin, view from port
Flag of Medulin
Medulin is located in Croatia
Medulin
Medulin
Location of Medulin in Croatia
Coordinates: 44°49′19″N 13°56′06″E / 44.82194°N 13.93500°E / 44.82194; 13.93500Coordinates: 44°49′19″N 13°56′06″E / 44.82194°N 13.93500°E / 44.82194; 13.93500
Country Croatia
CountyIstria
Government
 • Municipal mayorGoran Buić (Ind.)
 • Council
15 members
Area
 • Total32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total6,481
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
52203 Medulin
Area code(s)52
Websitemedulin.hr

Medulin (Italian: Medolino) is a municipality in the southern part of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. At the 2011 census the municipality had a population of 6,481, while the settlement proper had 2,777 inhabitants.[1]

Medulin is built around a harbour between Cape Promontore and Capo Merlera. The town centre is to the northeast of the harbour and includes the main square and the twin-spired St Agnes Church.

Medulin's economy is based on tourism. During the months of July and August, its population increases to over 10,000 due an influx of tourists that come to visit Medulin, famous for its camping sites and its coastline.

Demographics[]

The municipality consists of 7 settlements:

Medulin population (1857 - 2011)

References[]

  1. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Medulin". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
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