In the 2011 census, the total population was 463, in the following settlements:[3] In Sućuraj, tourism and fishing are the primary economic activities.

The island of Hvar has a Mediterranean climate, including a high percentage of sunny days.

The first known inhabitants of Sućuraj were the Illyrians[citation needed]; their Queen Teuta had a home here in 3rd century BC.

[citation needed] In the 7th and 8th century the Croats who lived here till today colonized Sućuraj.

Sućuraj has fallen under a myriad of flags in its history, including the Illyrians, Romans, Croats, Venetians, French, Austrians, and Italians.