Pula

For other uses, see Pula (disambiguation).

"Pola (Istria)" redirects here. For other uses, see Pola (disambiguation).

Pula Pola
City
Grad Pula City of Pula / Città di Pola
Pula Aerial View Pula Cathedral Temple of Augustus Arch of the Sergii Town Hall Porta Gemina Pula Arena
Flag Coat of arms
Interactive map of Pula
Pula Location within Croatia Pula Location within Europe
Coordinates: 44°52′13″N 13°50′44″E
Country	Croatia
Region	Istria
County	Istria County
Government
• Mayor	Peđa Grbin (SDP)
• City Council	22 members   IDS (5)   F. Zoričić NL (5)   SDP (4)   G. Mihovilović NL (2)   M! (2)   L. Boljunčić NL (2)   HDZ (1)   TBD (1)
Area
• City	53.8 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
• Land	41.59 km2 (16.06 sq mi)
• Urban	53.8 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Elevation	30 m (98 ft)
Population  (2021)
• City	52,220
• Density	1,256/km2 (3,252/sq mi)
• Urban	52,220
• Urban density	971/km2 (2,510/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	HR-52 100
Area code	+385 52
Vehicle registration	PU
Website	pula.hr

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Pula, also known as Pola, its Italian name, is the largest city in Istria County, western Croatia, and the seventh-largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, with a population of 52,220 in 2021. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991.