Medulin

Medulin (Italian: Medolino) is a municipality in the southern part of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. At the 2011 census the municipality had a population of 6,481, while the settlement proper had 2,777 inhabitants.[1] Medulin is commonly called the Peak or punta of Istria. [2]

Medulin
Municipality
Medulin Municipality Općina Medulin
Medulin, view from port
Flag
Medulin Location of Medulin in Croatia
Coordinates: 44°49′19″N 13°56′06″E
Country	Croatia
County	Istria
Government
• Municipal mayor	Goran Buić (Ind.)
• Council	15 members • Ind. Goran Buić, IDS, ISU, ZS (11) • SDP (1) • HDZ (1) • Ind. (2)
Area
• Total	32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	6,481
• Density	200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	52203 Medulin
Area code	52
Website	medulin.hr

Medulin is built around a harbour between Cape Promontore and Capo Merlera. The town centre is to the northeast of the harbour and includes the main square and the twin-spired St Agnes Church.

Medulin's economy is based on tourism. During the months of July and August, its population increases to over 10,000 due to an influx of tourists that come to visit Medulin, famous for its camping sites and coastline.