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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
Municipality
San Marino Beach
Lopar
Location of Lopar within Croatia
Coordinates: 44°49′41.63″N 14°44′9.13″E
CountryCroatia
CountyPrimorje-Gorski Kotar County
Government
 • MayorJosip Borić (HDZ)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,263
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
51 281
Area code(s)051
Websiteopcina-lopar.hr

Geography


Lukovac island as seen from Paradise shore
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
Livacina Beach next to Paradise Beach in Lopar

See also



References


  1. "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Lopar". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.



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