Bibinje
Bibinje | |
|---|---|
| Općina Bibinje Bibinje Municipality | |
Location of Bibinje Municipality within the Zadar County | |
| Coordinates: 44°04′18″N 15°17′16″E / 44.0717°N 15.2878°E | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County | Zadar County |
| Government | |
| • Municipal Mayor | Bruno Bugarija |
| Area | |
| 14.3 km2 (5.5 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 14.3 km2 (5.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| 3,962 | |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,962 |
| • Urban density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 23205 Bibinje |
| Vehicle registration | ZD |
| Website | bibinje |
Bibinje (Croatian pronunciation: [bǐbiɲe]) is the only settlement in the eponymous municipality in southern Croatia, a suburb of Zadar, between the Adriatic tourist road and the sea, having a four-kilometer coastline with beaches and pathways. According to the 2011 census, it has 3,985 residents, 97% of which are Croats.
The name Bibano or Bibanium dates as far back as the 11th century. The population always depended on agriculture and cattle breeding, followed by the fishing trade in more recent times.
Bibinje was first mentioned in written documents in 1214. Bibinje has been inhabited since Roman times, which proves the origin of the name of this settlement.
Bibinje was named after Vibius, a Roman patrician who owned property in the area of today's Bibinje.