Prožura

Prožura
Village
Church of the Holy Trinity
Prožura
Coordinates: 42°44′N 17°39′E / 42.733°N 17.650°E / 42.733; 17.650
Country Croatia
County Dubrovnik-Neretva County
MunicipalityMljet
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total
26
 • Density9.9/sq mi (3.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code[3]
20225 Babino Polje
Area code+385 (0)20

Prožura is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia. It is connected by the road D120.

History

Dating back to medieval times, Prožura is one of the island's few settlements not visible from the sea. Defense against pirate threats relied significantly on Kaštio, a prominent square defensive tower from the 17th century that overlooks the village, as well as the clever strategies devised by the inhabitants. During the Dubrovnik Republic period, this small town served as a peaceful retreat for the nobility of Dubrovnik.[4]

Prožura also features its own port, considered one of the most attractive bays on Mljet. Additionally, the area includes the Prožura mudflat, a location where eels were traditionally fished for centuries.[4]

Demographics

According to the 2021 census, its population was 26.[2]

Naselje Prožura: Population trends 1857–2021
v
population
155
153
180
181
170
184
179
192
217
208
182
149
121
78
53
40
26
18571869188018901900191019211931194819531961197119811991200120112021
Note:In 1981, population data was reduced by separating part of the settlement into the new settlement of Prožurska Luka, for which it contains data up to 1971. Sources:Croatian Bureau of Statistics publications

Landmarks

Church of the Holy Trinity
notable for its crucifixes
Church of St. Martin
dedicated to the village's patron saint Saint Martin
Church of St. Rok
the feast day of Saint Roch is commemorated annually on August 16th with a procession
  • Tower
  • St. Martin's Church
  • St. Roch's Church
  • Memorial of Mato Gracić

References

  1. ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. ^ a b "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ^ List of Croatian settlements and delivery post offices. Wikidata Q125763583.
  4. ^ a b "Naselja / Prožura". Turistička zajednica Općine Mljet (in Croatian). Retrieved 2025-04-16.
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