Viganj
Village in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viganj (lit. 'forge, bellows'[3][4]) is a village located in the west of the Pelješac peninsula in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea, between Nakovana and Kućište.
Viganj | |
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Village | |
.JPG) Viganj lies in the Pelješac channel that separates Pelješac from Korčula | |
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 Viganj | |
| Coordinates: 42°59′02″N 17°05′58″E | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County |  Dubrovnik-Neretva County |
| Municipality | Orebić |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 236 |
| • Density | 80/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Because the Maestral wind is common in summer time, Viganj is a tourist resort known for its windsurfing opportunities.[5] Windsurfing competitions are regularly held in Viganj.[6][7][8]
A Dominican convent in the village dates to 1671.[9]
Demographics
According to the 2021 census, its population was 236.[2] It had a population of 283 in 2011.[10]
References
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