| Alonissos Αλόννησος |
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 Port of Alonissos |
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| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Island Chain: | Sporades |
| Area:[1] | 65 km² (25 sq.mi.) |
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 Greece |
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| Periphery: | Thessaly |
| Prefecture: | Magnesia |
| Capital: | Patitiri |
| Statistics | |
| Population: | 2,700 (as of 2001) |
| Density: | 42 /km² (108 /sq. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The (Northern Sporades (Βόρειες Σποράδες are an Archipelago along the east coast of Greece, northeast of the island of Euboea, in The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Thessalia redirects here For the Butterfly Genus, see Thessalia (butterfly. Magnesia (Μαγνησία Magnisía, maɣniˈsia deriving from the tribe name Magnetes, is the name of the southeastern area of Thessaly Patitiri older forms Patitirion ( Greek, Modern Πατητήρι Katharevoussa -on is a town located in the southern part of the island of Alonissos mi. ) |
| Postal Code: | 370 05 |
| Area Code: | 24240 |
| License Code: | BO |
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| www.alonissos.gr | |
Alonissos, Alonisos or Alonnisos (Greek: Αλόννησος) is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly The Greek Islands are a collection of over 6000 Islands and Islets that belong to Greece. Etymology In ancient times there were various explanations for the name Aegean. After Skiathos and Skopelos it is the third member of the Sporades. Skiathos ( Greek: Σκιάθος Latin forms Sciathos and Sciathus is a small island in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece. Skopelos ( Greek: Σκόπελος is a Greek Island in the western Aegean sea The (Northern Sporades (Βόρειες Σποράδες are an Archipelago along the east coast of Greece, northeast of the island of Euboea, in It is 3 km (2 nm) E of the island of Skopelos. Alonissos is also the name of a village on the island, as well as the municipality that encompasses the island and the village.
The village of Alonissos is located on the southern part of the island. It is locally known as Chora. The main port of the island is located in the southeast and is called Patitiri. Patitiri older forms Patitirion ( Greek, Modern Πατητήρι Katharevoussa -on is a town located in the southern part of the island of Alonissos There is ferry and hydrofoil service from Patitiri to Volos, Agios Konstantinos, and Thessaloniki on the mainland and to the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. Volos (Βόλος is a coastal port city situated at the center of the Greek mainland about 326 km north from Athens and 215 km south from Thessaloniki Agios Konstantinos may refer to several places in Greece Agios Konstantinos East Attica Agios Konstantinos Phthiotis Agios Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia Skiathos ( Greek: Σκιάθος Latin forms Sciathos and Sciathus is a small island in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece. Skopelos ( Greek: Σκόπελος is a Greek Island in the western Aegean sea Skyros (Σκύρος is the southernmost Island of the Sporades, a Greek archipelago in the Aegean Sea. The bay at the southern end of the island is also called Alonissos.
The Municipality of Alonissos includes the other islands of Adelfoi, Gioura, Kyra Panagia (Pelagos), Peristera, Piperi, Psathoura and Skantzoura. Adelfoi (Αδελφοί is a Greek Island in the Sporades. The island is located about 10 km east-southeast of the main island of Alonissos Gioura (Γιούρα is a Greek Island and an abandoned settlement in the eastern part of the Sporades. Kyra Panagia (Κυρά Παναγιά also Kira Panagia or Kira Panayia is a Greek Island in the Sporades. Peristera (Περιστέρα feminine form of Pigeon) also Aspro, locally Xero (meaning dry is a Greek Island in the Psathoura (Ψαθούρα is a Greek island in the Sporades. It is administratively a part of Alonissos and forms a depopulated sub-municipal Skantzoura (Greek Σκάντζουρα is a Greek Island in the Sporades.
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History
In the Middle Ages and until the 19th century, the village was known as Chiliodromia which means a thousand routes. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Other names included Liadromia and Heliodromia. In ancient times, the place was known as Ikos Evonymos.
Geography
The island at its widest is 4. 5 km from northwest to southeast and at its longest is 20 km from southwest to northeast. The island is mostly limestone. It is located east of mainland Greece and Magnesia, northeast of Euboea and northwest of the island of Skyros. Magnesia (Μαγνησία Magnisía, maɣniˈsia deriving from the tribe name Magnetes, is the name of the southeastern area of Thessaly For the mythological figure see Euboea (mythology Euboea ( Modern Greek, Εύβοια - Évia &mdash Alonissos has one main road which leads to three villages in the western part of the island and several unused roads throughout the island.
The Island
Agriculture is widespread on Alonissos, predominantly mixed farming and vineyards. The main products are almonds, grapes, figs and olives. The Almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn Prunus amygdalus Batsch Amygdalus communis L For the Tokyo University supercomputer see Gravity Pipe. GRAPE, or GRA phics P rogramming E nvironment is Ficus is a Genus of about 850 Species of woody Trees Shrubs Vines Epiphytes and hemi-epiphytes in the family The Olive is the Fruit of the Olive tree (Olea europaea and is a major component of the Agriculture and Gastronomy of many countries Spruce trees are abundant on the island. Spruce refers to Trees of the genus Picea, a genus of about 35 species of Coniferous Evergreen trees in the Family Pinaceae While fishing is a popular profession on the island, tourism is now the main industry.
Housing traditionally consists of closely constructed houses with stone walls, which, until 1965, were centered around the capital. A small fortress protected against enemies and pirates. The island and the village were heavily damaged in the 1965 earthquake. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Many inhabitants returned not to the village of Alonissos, but to Patitiri. The old village has been restored in recent years, with rebuilt houses now utilised for tourism.
The beaches around the island consist of pebbles. The ecosystem in the north side of the island is in good condition. The monachus seals (Monachus-Monachus) are common around the island and in 1992 the Alonissos Marine Park was created to protect the monachus seals and other animals. Monachus is a genus (and a subgenus of the same name of the Family Phocidae and the Order Pinnipedia and refers to the various monk seal species throughout Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The National Marine Park of Alonnisos was founded by Presidential Decree on 28 May 1992 and is the first to be founded in Greece.
Communities and subdivisions
The Municipality includes several other islands with small resident populations. The total land area of the municipality is 129. 607 km². The 2001 census population was 2,700 inhabitants, of whom only 28 persons lived on the other islands.
Alonissos Island
- Ágios Pétros (Άγιος Πέτρος) [2001 census pop: 7]
- Alónissos (Αλόννησος) [173]
- Chrysi Milia (Χρυσή Μηλιά) [35]
- Gérakas (Γέρακας) [24]
- Isiomata (Ισιώματα) [19]
- Kalamákia (Καλαμάκια) [45]
- Marpounta (Μαρπούντα) - abandoned [0]
- Mourtero (Μουρτερό) [65]
- Patitiri (Πατητήρι) [1,697]
- Steni Vala (Στενή Βάλα) [107]
- Votsi (Βότση) [500]
Other Islands
- Adelfoi (Αδελφοί) [11]
- Gioura (Γιούρα) [0]
- Kyra Panagia (Κυρά Παναγιά) [10]
- Peristera (Περιστέρα) [5]
- Piperi (Πιπέρι) [2]
- Psathoura (Ψαθούρα) [0]
- Skantzoura (Σκάντζουρα) [0]
Historical population
| Year | Municipal population | Change |
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| 1981 | - | - |
| 1991 | 2,985 | - |
| 2002 | 2,700 | -285/-9. Patitiri older forms Patitirion ( Greek, Modern Πατητήρι Katharevoussa -on is a town located in the southern part of the island of Alonissos Adelfoi (Αδελφοί is a Greek Island in the Sporades. The island is located about 10 km east-southeast of the main island of Alonissos Gioura (Γιούρα is a Greek Island and an abandoned settlement in the eastern part of the Sporades. Kyra Panagia (Κυρά Παναγιά also Kira Panagia or Kira Panayia is a Greek Island in the Sporades. Peristera (Περιστέρα feminine form of Pigeon) also Aspro, locally Xero (meaning dry is a Greek Island in the to get the next two lines --> Nearest islands and islets Its nearest islands Psathoura (Ψαθούρα is a Greek island in the Sporades. It is administratively a part of Alonissos and forms a depopulated sub-municipal Skantzoura (Greek Σκάντζουρα is a Greek Island in the Sporades. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. 55% |
References
- ^ Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www. ypes. gr. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.
External links
- Official website (English) (Greek)
- National Marine Park of Alonnisos Northern Sporades (English) (Greek)
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