Porat, Croatia

Porat is a small harbor village on the west coast of the Croatian island of Krk. Located approximately 3 km to the west of Malinska, it is part of the Malinska-Dubašnica municipality. As of 2021, it had 181 inhabitants.[2] The village has a harbor providing access to the Kvarner Bay. A Franciscan monastery dedicated to Mary Magdalene is located in Porat, dating back to the late 15th century.[3][4]

Porat
Village
View of Porat
View of Porat
Porat is located in Krk
Porat
Porat
Porat is located in Croatia
Porat
Porat
Coordinates: 45.12145°N 14.49408°E / 45.12145; 14.49408
Country Croatia
County Primorje-Gorski Kotar
MunicipalityMalinska-Dubašnica
Area
  Total4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
  Total181
  Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Franciscan monastery in Porat

References

  1. Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. "Franciscan monastery - Porat". Island of Krk Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  4. "Monastery of St. Mary Magdalene in Porat". Krk Island Tourist Info. Retrieved 2023-08-14.

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