Jelsa, Croatia

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Jelsa
Jelsa from the sea
Jelsa from the sea
Jelsa (Croatia)
Jelsa
Jelsa
Location of Hvar within Croatia
Coordinates: 43°09′N 16°41′E / 43.15, 16.683
Country Croatia
County Split-Dalmatia County
Island Hvar
Government
 - Mayor
Area
 - Total 146.28 km² (56.5 sq mi)
Elevation m (0 ft)
Population (2001)
 - Total 3,656
 - Density 25/km² (64.7/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 21465
Area code(s) 021
Website: jelsa.hr

Jelsa (Gelsa in Italian) is a municipality in on the island of Hvar, Croatia. It is located in the Split-Dalmatia county. It has a population of 3,656 (2001 census), 96% which are Croats. Jelsa is surrounded by pine forests and hills in which hotels and resorts are evenly placed.

Coordinates: 43°09′28″N, 16°41′32″E