What is the population of Pučišća, Split-Dalmatia?

Pučišća has a population of approximately 1,529 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Pučišća, Split-Dalmatia located?

Pučišća is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, at approximate coordinates 43.3479°, 16.7321°.

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Pučišća

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Pučišća

Total population

1,529

Elevation0 m

Land area106.2 km²

Coordinates43.35°, 16.73°

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City facts

Elevation

0 m

Area

106.2 km²

Official website

www.pucisca.hr

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Overview

Pučišća is a coastal town and a municipality on the island of Brač in Croatia. It is often listed as one of the prettiest villages in Europe. It is known for its white limestone and beautiful bay. The town has a population of 1,351.

History & geography

History

Archeological findings, such as an altar of Jupiter and a Roman grave stele, show that Stipanska luka was settled in Roman times. In the 11th century, there has likely been a cloister of the Benedictines and a church named after Saint Stephen. At the same time, in Pučinski dolac, which was deep in the island, a small settlement of goatherds formed. Pirate attacks forced the population to move further inland though: Pražnica was likely founded by the people of Pučinski dolac, and the now abandoned Straževnik (on the way to Gornji Humac) from Stipanska luka. Later, also refugees fleeing from the Osman invasion coming from the Dalmatian mainland settled here. Documents show sales of land for housing in 1382, 1410, and later. People from Pražnica were moving to the Pučinski dolac, and staying there. In 1411, a document mentions a church of Saint Stephen in Pučinski dolac. There are also people moving to Stipinska luka. But both localities were still abandoned a few times, to flee from attacks of Omiš pirates. In 1420, Venetian rule was established on the island, and in 1452 the Omiš pirates were finally subjugated by Venice as well. After centuries of pirate attacks, the new found peace allowed a number of families to settle and build their new permanent homes at the coast, and the name Pučišća became established. Settlers from interior of Brač, particularly from Straževnik and Pražnice, moved to Pučišća, as well as refugees from the mainland, particularly after the fall of Bosnia. But peace was fleeting. Soon, Turkish attacks as part of the Croatian-Ottoman wars became a threat. But this time, instead of giving up Pučišća, in 1467 Ciprijan Žuvetić built the first kaštel (a small, fortified tower) in the young town to counter possible Turkish attacks. Eventually,…

Geography

Pučišća lies at the end of a deep natural bay on the northern coast of Brač, which in the summer months gives its harbour protection from the winds of the open sea. The bay splits in two arms, Stipanska luka ('Stephen's harbour') to the east and Pučinski dolac ('Pučišća's valley') to the west. From the waterfront, the island rises quickly, giving the town an amphitheater-like appearance. Suggestively, the deepest point of the harbour is called Talija. Pučišća is connected to the rest of the island via the municipal road Ž6161 to Postira, loosely following the northern coast of the island westwards, and the serpentine municipal road Ž6193 to Pražnica inland. A street eastwards to Povlja is being built. Pučišća can also be reached by boat, although there are no regular ferry services.

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