Lopar, Croatia
Lopar (Italian: Loparo) is a Croatian municipality of Primorje–Gorski Kotar County. It gained the municipality status in 2006 and its population is 1,263 as of 2011.
Lopar | |
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Municipality | |
 San Marino Beach | |
  Lopar Location of Lopar within Croatia | |
| Coordinates: 44°49′41.63″N 14°44′9.13″E | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Josip Borić (HDZ) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,263 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 51 281 |
| Area code(s) | 051 |
| Website | opcina-lopar.hr |
Geography
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Lukovac island as seen from Paradise shore
The municipality is situated in the northeastern part of the Rab island. Close to its coast there are located the two little islands of Goli otok and Sveti Grgur.
Notable people
Lopar is considered the birthplace of Saint Marinus (born in the island of Rab), the founder of the eponymous republic.
Tourism
Lopar is popular for its sandy beaches like San Marino beach, or Sahara Beach.
Livacina Beach next to Paradise Beach in Lopar
See also
References
- "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Lopar". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
External links
Subdivisions of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | ||
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| Cities and towns |  Coat of arms of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | |
| Municipalities | ||
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