Welcome to Otok Žirje , a Temperate island in the Adriatic Sea, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Otok Žirje unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Otok Žirje
Size: 15.8 km²Coastline: 39.9 kmOcean: Atlantic OceanSea: Adriatic SeaContinent: Europe
Otok Žirje is a Medium Island spanning 16 km² with a coastline of 40 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Climate and weather of Otok Žirje
Climate Zone: TemperateClimate Details: Hot-Summer Mediterranean ClimateTemperature: Hot Summer
Climate Characteristics: Characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of coastal areas with abundant sunshine.
Topography and nature of Otok Žirje
Timezone: UTC+01:00Timezone places: Europe/ParisMax. Elevation: 64 m Mean Elevation: 28 mVegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf ForestTree Coverage: 44%
The mean elevation is 28 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 64 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.
Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Vegetation: 9 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Otok Žirje
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Otok Žirje is 109 per km². Otok Žirje is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Croatia .
Continuing your journey, Otok Kornat is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Otok Žirje, Insel Zirje, Island Zirje, Nika Inea Apartments
Otok Žirje, Insel Zirje, Island Zirje, Nika Inea Apartments
Zaliv Tratinska, otok Zirje (Hrvaska iz zraka)
Sidrišče Tratinska je na severozahodni strani otoka Žirje. Zaliv je ...
Sidrišče Tratinska je na severozahodni strani otoka Žirje. Zaliv je dobro zaščiten pred vsemi vetrovi, razen pred južnimi.
Apartmani Nika Inea, Otok Žirje, Insel Zirje, Island Zirje, Nika Inea Apartments
Croatia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: nonOECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Otok Žirje
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Otok Žirje. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.
