Categories in Vela Luka
Car rentalClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCandy storesFruit and Vegetable StoreGrocery stores and supermarketsPizzaRestaurantsAtm'sCemeteryHair SalonApartment BuildingHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalBook stores and newsstandsConvenience storesDepartment storesGeneral StoreShoppingShopping otherTobacco ShopMarinaSuper public bathWater RecreationBed and breakfastsFerry ServiceGuest HouseHoliday HomeHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingTaxisTourist Information CenterTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vela Luka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 108 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 26 |
| Hotels and motels | 25 |
| Real estate | 25 |
| Shopping | 20 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 17 |
| Rental equipment | 14 |
| Cafes | 11 |
| Travel and transportation | 9 |
| Sports and recreation | 8 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
Vela Luka Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 958 |
| Male Population | 456 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 502 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -73.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -70.8% |
| Median Age | 45.7 years (Male: 43.2, Female: 47.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,233 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.96333, 16.72250 |
| Postal Codes | 20270 |
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Vela Luka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,571 | 3,667 | 3,280 | 2,845 | 958 | 917 | 917 |
| Population Density | 2,197.5 / km² | 2,256.6 / km² | 2,018.5 / km² | 1,750.8 / km² | 589.5 / km² | 564.3 / km² | 564.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVela Luka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 70.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Luka | -73.2% | -73.9% | -70.8% |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva County | — | — | — |
| Croatia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vela Luka Median Age
Median Age: 45.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Luka | 45.7 yrs | 47.7 yrs | 43.2 yrs |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva County | 42 yrs | 43.9 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Croatia | 42 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 40 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vela Luka Population Density
Population Density: 590 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Luka | 958 | 1.625 km² | 590 / km² |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva County | 110,770 | 1,760 km² | 62.9 / km² |
| Croatia | 4.2 million | 56,366.2 km² | 73.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vela Luka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vela Luka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vela Luka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Vela Luka Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,807 | $13,608 | $16,580 | $19,526 | $19,569 | $20,800 | $20,288 | $26,233 |
| Total GDP | $41.3M | $58.4M | $68M | $69.3M | $65.4M | $70.5M | $64.9M | $82.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Vela Luka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Luka | 6,298 tn | 6.57 tn | 3,875.9 tons/km² |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva County | 649,932 tn | 5.87 tn | 369.3 tons/km² |
| Croatia | 23,288,703 tn | 5.59 tn | 413.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Vela Luka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,298 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,875.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/18 | 12:53 PM | 4.6 | 46.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km W of Donja Brela, Croatia | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/13 | 6:54 AM | 4.2 | 44.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km NNE of Orebic, Croatia | usgs.gov |
| 6/4/10 | 6:44 PM | 4.3 | 66.6 km | 6,600 m | Adriatic Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/08 | 6:13 PM | 3.7 | 39 km | 2,300 m | Adriatic Sea | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/08 | 2:13 PM | 3 | 64.2 km | 10,000 m | Croatia region | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/07 | 9:39 AM | 3.4 | 44.7 km | 4,000 m | Adriatic Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/07 | 3:35 PM | 3.1 | 42.4 km | 10,000 m | Adriatic Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/07 | 2:06 AM | 3 | 41.8 km | 10,000 m | Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/06 | 3:45 AM | 3.1 | 71 km | 11,700 m | Croatia | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/06 | 12:48 PM | 3.2 | 37.7 km | 10,000 m | Adriatic Sea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vela Luka
Vela Luka ( standard Croatian pronunciation , Local Croatian pronunciation ) is a small town and a municipality in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in southern Dalmatia, Croatia. The town is located on the western side of the island of Korčula at the bottom..
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