In the 2011 Croatian census, there were a total of 4,583 inhabitants in the municipality, in the following settlements:[3] The majority of the population are Croats.

Sukošan is a holiday resort, with a spacious and cultivated long coastline, numerous coves and clean clear sea.

During the carnival season, "luzari", masques typical only of Sukosan, represent a special attraction.

Due to its numerous restaurants and taverns, Sukošan is known as a place of drinking wine and singing.

The ruins of the mediaeval fortress erected by the counts of Bribir rise on Cape Bribircina.