Nisyros
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Nisyros also spelled Nisiros (Greek: Νίσυρος, romanized: Nísyros; Modern Greek pronunciation: [ˈnisiros]) is a volcanic Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between the islands of Kos and Tilos.
Nisyros
Νίσυρος | |
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Coordinates: 36°35′N 27°10′E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | South Aegean |
Regional unit | Kos |
Area | |
• Municipality | 50.06 km2 (19.33 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 698 m (2,290 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipality | 1,048 |
• Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 853 03 |
Area code(s) | 22420 |
Vehicle registration | ΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ |
Website | www.nisyros.gr |
Its shape is approximately round, with a diameter of about 8 km (5 mi), and an area of 41.6 km2 (16.062 sq mi).[2] Several other islets are in the direct vicinity of Nisyros, the largest of which is Gyali, with a population of 22 citizens. The Municipality of Nisyros includes Gyalí, as well as uninhabited Pacheiá, Pergoússa, Kandelioussa, Ágios Antónios and Strongýli. It has a total land area of 50.055 km2 (19.326 sq mi)[3] and a total population of 1,048 inhabitants (2021). The island was also called Nisiro in Italian and İncirli in Turkish.