Drvenik Mali

Drvenik Mali (also called Ploča by local population; is an island in Croatian part of Adriatic Sea. It is situated in middle-Dalmatian archipelago, west of Drvenik Veliki, 8 nautical miles (15 km) from Trogir. Its area is 3.43 square kilometres (1.3 sq mi). The only settlement on the island is the eponymous village with a population of 87 (as of 2011). The coast is well indented and sea around the island is shallow, thus convenient for fishing. The highest peak is 79 metres high. The main vocations on the island are agriculture (mostly olives), fishing and tourism.

Drvenik Mali
Satellite image of Drvenik Mali
Drvenik Mali
Geography
LocationAdriatic Sea
Coordinates43.449025°N 16.082525°E / 43.449025; 16.082525
ArchipelagoMiddle-Dalmatian
Area3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi)
Highest elevation79 m (259 ft)
Administration
Croatia
CountySplit-Dalmatia
Demographics
Population87 (2011)
Pop. density25.4/km2 (65.8/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCroats
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