Male Srakane Explained

Male Srakane
Map:Croatia
Nickname:Canidole Piccola
Location:Adriatic Sea, Kvarner Bay
Archipelago:Cres-Lošinj archipelago
Area Km2:0.605
Coastline Km:3.92
Country: Croatia
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions: Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Country Capital And Largest City:Male Srakane
Country Largest City Population:2
Population:2
Population As Of:2021
Density Km2:3.30
Coordinates:44.5643°N 14.3313°W
Registration Plate:RI (Rijeka) (no cars)
Boats: ML (Mali Lošinj)

Male Srakane (Italian: Canidole Piccola) is an island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea, situated between Lošinj, Unije and Susak, just south of Vele Srakane. Administratively, it is part of the town of Mali Lošinj. As of 2021, it had a population of 2.

Name

During the Austro-Hungarian Empire (until the end of World War I) the two islands were called German: Klein- und German: Gross-Kanidol.

Inhabitants

According to statistics, it has a current, reported population of just two people, who only reside temporarily on the island in the summer. The inhabitants usually make a living from fishing and agriculture. In 1940-50 approximately 30 people made a living on the island and by late 1960 only two women remained on the island. The two residents who live on the island are not original residents.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Upoznajte hrvatski otok s najmanjim brojem stanovnika!. Piše D.Dž.. Dnevnik.hr. July 9, 2012.