Jelsa, Croatia

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official_name = Jelsa
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Croatia
subdivision_type1 = County
subdivision_name1 = Split-Dalmatia County
subdivision_type2 = Island
subdivision_name2 = Hvar
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population_as_of = 2001
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population_total = 3656
population_density_km2 = 25
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timezone = CET
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latd=43 |latm=09 |lats= |latNS=N
longd=16 |longm=41 |longs= |longEW=E
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postal_code_type = Postal code
postal_code = 21465
area_code = 021
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website = [http://www.jelsa.hr jelsa.hr]
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Jelsa (Italian: "Gelsa") is a municipality in on the island of Hvar, Croatia. It is located in the Split-Dalmatia county. It has a population of 3,656 (2001 census), 96% which are Croats.Jelsa is surrounded by pine forests and hills in which hotels and resorts are evenly placed.