Šibenik is a historic town located in central Dalmatia, Croatia, situated at the point where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. It serves as the capital and the primary cultural, educational, administrative, and economic center of the Šibenik-Knin County. Additionally, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest self-governing cities on the Adriatic coast.
As of 2021, the town has a population of 31,115 inhabitants, while the surrounding municipality totals 42,599 residents. Šibenik is the third-largest town in the Dalmatian region and serves as the seat of the Šibenik Diocese.