Istiaia
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| Istiaia Ιστιαία |
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 Istiaia
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| Coordinates | 38°57′N 23°9′E / 38.950°N 23.150°ECoordinates: 38°57′N 23°9′E / 38.950°N 23.150°E |
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| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | Central Greece |
| Regional unit: | Euboea |
| Municipality: | Istiaia-Aidipsos |
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| - Population: | 7,353 |
| - Area: | 181.3 km2 (70 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 41 /km2 (105 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | ΧΑ |
Istiaia (Greek: Ιστιαία) is a town and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Istiaia-Aidipsos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] Its population is 7,353 (2001). The town is located in the northern end of the island. It was a former capital of Euboea.[when?] Istiaia is mentioned in the Iliad by the ancient Greek poet, Homer for its rich vineyards.
References [edit]
- ^ De Facto Polulation of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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