Bol, Croatia
Bol | |
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| Općina Bol Municipality of Bol | |
 Panoramic view of the western end of Bol, with the Zlatni Rat visible in the distance | |
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  Bol Location of Bol in Croatia | |
| Coordinates: 43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E | |
| Country |  Croatia |
| County | Split-Dalmatia County |
| Island | Brač |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Katarina Marčić (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| 23.3 km2 (9.0 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 23.0 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
| 1,678 | |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,656 |
| • Urban density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code[3] | 21420 Bol |
| Area code | 021 |
| Website | bol |
Bol is a municipality consisting of the town of Bol and the village Murvica on the south side of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia.
In the 2021 census, the total population was 1,678. The population consists of 1,661 Croats and 17 foreigners. The most common family names in Bol are Marinković, Karmelić, Eterović, Baković, and Pavišić. In the 2011 census, the total population was 1,630.
Bol (its name is derived from the Latin word "vallum") is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat ("Golden cape" or "Golden horn"). It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with current, wind, and waves. The Adriatic Sea water at Zlatni Rat is crystal clear. There is a beach on either side of the promontory (spit). Bol is a popular tourist destination known for its harbourside bars, restaurants, and wind surfing conditions.
Bol is also known for its Dominican monastery, and its church of St. Mary of Mercy, built and rebuilt at various stages throughout the 16th century. It received its present-day Baroque form in 1641. The main altar, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the work of the world-famous Venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto. The authenticity of the painting is confirmed by records of the monastery archives, which describe the acquisition of this precious painting in detail. The Dominican Monastery museum is rich with artifacts and is known for its valuable art collection, it also contains several paintings by Tripo Kokolja.[4]
Also one of the things Bol is known for is its red wine Plavac Mali. Plavac Mali, among other wines, is currently produced by the Stina vinery in the center of the town of Bol. The building where the winery is located was originally built in 1903 by the local Viners guild, which is also the oldest Viners guild in Dalmatia.
Climate
Since records began in 1981, the highest temperature recorded at the local weather station was 39.0 °C (102.2 °F), on 9 August 2017.[5] The coldest temperature was −7.4 °C (18.7 °F), on 7 January 2017.[6]
Demographics
In 2021, the municipality had 1678 residents in the following 2 settlements:[2]
- Bol, population 1656
- Murvica, population 22
| population | 1698 | 1631 | 1872 | 1960 | 2095 | 2101 | 1628 | 1491 | 1179 | 1143 | 1066 | 1101 | 1113 | 1507 | 1661 | 1630 | 1678 |
| 1857 | 1869 | 1880 | 1890 | 1900 | 1910 | 1921 | 1931 | 1948 | 1953 | 1961 | 1971 | 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 | 2021 |
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Bol is twinned with:
See also
References
- ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
- ^ a b "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
- ^ List of Croatian settlements and delivery post offices. Wikidata Q125763583.
- ^ "Dominican Monastery Museum in Bol". BolCroatia.com. 29 March 2023.
- ^ DHMZ (2022-07-19). "Najviše izmjerene temperature zraka u Hrvatskoj za razdoblje od kada postoje mjerenja". Državni hidrometeorološki zavod.
- ^ DHMZ (2022-01-21). "Najniže izmjerene temperature zraka u Hrvatskoj za razdoblje od kada postoje mjerenja". Državni hidrometeorološki zavod.
External links
Bol, Croatia travel guide from Wikivoyage
43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E
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