Thasos (town)
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| Thasos Limenas Thasou |
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| — Town — | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′33″N 24°42′29″E / 40.77583°N 24.70806°ECoordinates: 40°46′33″N 24°42′29″E / 40.77583°N 24.70806°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Prefecture | Kavala |
| Island | Thasos |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,130 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Website | http://www.thassos-island.com |
Thasos (Greek: Θάσος) is a municipality on the island of Thasos in northern Greece. It is the capital and main town of the island. The town is also called Limenas Thasou or for short just Limenas (Greek: Λιμένας Θάσου, "Harbour of Thasos") to distinguish the town from the island on which it is situated. The town is located on the northwest corner of the island, approximately 17 nautical miles (31 km) south of Kavala.
[edit] History
The current town was built west from the ancient town. In and around Thasos, there are many ruins dating from antiquity.
