Sestrunj ( it, Sestrugno) is an island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. It is situated in Zadar Archipelago, between Ugljan, Rivanj and Dugi Otok. Its area is , and it has population of 48 (). The only settlement is also called Sestrunj and is located in the island's interior.First Croatian online peljar
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References

External links

Web site about Sestrunj island

Official web site about Sestrunj island
Islands of Croatia Islands of the Adriatic Sea Populated places in Zadar County {{Zadar-geo-stub