Vrboska
Vrboska | |
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Town | |
Aerial view of Vrboska | |
| Coordinates: 43°11′N 16°40′E / 43.183°N 16.667°E | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County | Split-Dalmatia County |
| Municipality | Jelsa |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 542 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 21463 Vrboska |
| Area code | +385 (0)21 |
| Website | www |
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Vrboska is a settlement on the north coast of the island of Hvar in Dalmatia, Croatia, in the Municipality of Jelsa. Founded in the 15th century as a fishing harbour, the town's fortress Church of Sv. Marija (St Mary) was built as a refuge for its inhabitants during the 16th century. Vrboska has a population of 548 at the 2011 census.