Pašman
Pašman (pronounced [pǎʃman]) is an Adriatic island off the coast of northern Dalmatia in Croatia with an area of 60.11 km2, located to the south of Zadar, surrounded by the islands of Ugljan to the northwest, Iž to the west, and Dugi Otok and Žut to the southwest. The island is inhabited by 2,845 people, according to the 2011 census.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Coordinates | 43°57′N 15°23′E |
| Area | 60.11 km2 (23.21 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Highest point | Bokolj |
| Administration | |
Croatia | |
| County | Zadar |
| Municipalities | Pašman, Tkon |
| Largest settlement | Tkon |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2,845 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 33.34/km2 (86.35/sq mi) |
There are 10 settlements on the island; Ždrelac, Banj, Dobropoljana, Neviđane, Mrljane, Barotul, Pašman and Kraj, belonging to the Municipality of Pašman, and Ugrinić and Tkon, belonging to the Municipality of Tkon.
Among all islands in the Croatian archipelago it is Pašman that has the biggest green surface considering its total area. It is the 12th largest island in the archipelago by land area. It is also known to have the cleanest water in the Adriatic due to the constantly changing currents.