Vathy, Samos
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For other places with the same name, see Vathy (disambiguation).
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  Vathy, Samos
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| Coordinates | 37°44′N 26°59′E / 37.733°N 26.983°ECoordinates: 37°44′N 26°59′E / 37.733°N 26.983°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Periphery: | North Aegean |
| Prefecture: | Samos |
| Mayor: | Phílippos Petroúskas |
| Population statistics (as of 2001[1]) | |
| City | |
| - Population: | 12,384 |
| - Area: | 125.153 km2 (48 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 99 /km2 (256 /sq mi) |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (min-max): | 0 - 10 m (0 - 33 ft) |
| Postal: | 831 00 |
| Telephone: | 22730 |
| Auto: | ΜΟ |
| Website | |
| www.vathi.gr | |
Vathy (Greek: Βαθύ - Vathý), also known as Samos, is a municipality on the island of Samos in eastern Greece. It is the capital and main town of the island and prefecture of Samos. The municipality comprises numerous towns, villages, and settlements, but its two largest are Samos (pop. 6,236), and Vathy (pop. 2,025). The town of Samos is the largest on the island, and the heart of its economy based on tourism. According to Municipality Website of Kuşadası[2], Vathy is sister city of Kuşadası, Turkey since October 28, 1999.
[edit] Notable people
- Themistoklis Sophoulis (1860-1949), politician
[edit] References
- ^ "Δείτε τη Διοικητική Διαίρεση" (in Greek). Hellenic Interior Ministry. www.ypes.gr. http://www.ypes.gr/UserFiles/f0ff9297-f516-40ff-a70e-eca84e2ec9b9/D_diairesi.xls. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
- ^ http://www.kusadasi.bel.tr/belediye/vathy.asp Kuşadası-Vathy
[edit] External links
- Official website (Greek)
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