Orebić
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Orebić (Croatia)
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| County | Dubrovnik-Neretva |
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| Mayor | Tomislav Jurjević |
| Area (km²) | ? |
| Population 2001 |
4,165 |
| Time zone (UTC) | UTC+1 Central European Time |
Orebić is a port town and municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county in Croatia. It is located on the Pelješac (Italian: Sabbioncello) peninsula. Orebić is directly across a strait from the town of Korčula, located on the island of the same name. Ferries service the two towns frequently.
In the past, in Orebić lived 17 of the most important nautical captains in Austria-Hungary.
Tourism is a significant source of revenue for local residents during the summer months. Tourism first began in the 1960s, when a large number of non-local residents (mostly from larger cities in the then Former Yugoslavia) built homes for use during the summer months. In subsequent years, tourists from other countries began to visit. Today, people from Hungary, Germany, and Italy most frequently visit the town during the summer months.
The Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Angels is a popular attraction. Visitors are also drawn to the Mount of Saint Elijah (Croatian brdo Sv. Ilija) located behind the town which offers a good view of the island of Korčula and the Adriatic Sea.
[edit] Municipality
According to the 2001 census there were 4,165 residents in the municipality of Orebić, with 93% Croats. There are a large number of home-owners in the town who do not reside there permanently.
The list of inhabited places in the municipality, and their respective populations:
- Orebić, 1,949
- Viganj, 322
- Kuna Pelješka, 258
- Potomje, 256
- Lovište, 244
- Kučište, 204
- Stanković, 201
- Donja Banda, 170
- Podgorje, 156
- Pijavičino, 143
- Oskorušno, 126
- Trstenik, 97
- Podobuče, 35
- Nakovanj, 4
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