Potomje, Settlement in Orebić municipality, Croatia
Potomje is a small settlement in the Orebić municipality within the Dubrovnik-Neretva region, situated in an area shaped by Mediterranean influences. The village sits along local road connections and overlooks coastal terrain marked by traditional stone buildings and the natural features of southern Dalmatia.
The village has been part of the southern Dalmatian administrative structure for generations, reflecting continuous settlement of this coastal region. Its development is tied to the broader history of the Pelješac Peninsula and the communities that have inhabited its lands.
The residents of Potomje preserve regional traditions through community gatherings and local celebrations that connect generations of inhabitants.
The village can be reached via the D414 road, which connects it to nearby communities. Access is typically organized through the larger center of Orebić, from where regular transport links exist to other areas.
With a population density of 25 inhabitants per square kilometer, Potomje retains a small community structure of 209 residents as of 2021.
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