TRAU, a city of the Austrian province of Dalmatia, in the circle of Spalatzo. It stands on an island, and is connected by a bridge on one side with the mainland, and by another on the opposite side with the island Bua. It is about eight leagues south of Sabenico; and the country around it is highly fertile, producing abundance of corn, wine, figs, almonds, and oil, and some wool and cheese. It is the seat of a bishop, who has a palace and a cathedral. Trau contains several other churches, and 6300 inhabitants partly occupied in the fishery. The harbour is secure for small vessels. The steeple of the cathedral is in long. 16. 15. 10. E. and lat. 43. 30. 57. N.