Omiroupoli
Omiroupoli
Ομηρούπολη | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Chios |
| Municipality | Chios |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 155.015 km2 (59.852 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 7,527 |
| • Municipal unit density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 822 00 |
| Area code(s) | 22710 |
| Vehicle registration | ΧΙ |
| Website | www.homeroupolis.gr |
Omiroupoli (Greek: Ομηρούπολη) is a former municipality in the central part of on the island of Chios, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Chios, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 7,527 people (2011 census). The seat of the municipality was Vrontados (pop. 5,323), the second largest town on the island (after Chios (town)). The next largest towns are Lagkáda (760), Karyaí (618), and Sykiáda (562).
Tradition claims that epic poet Homer (Όμηρος) was born and lived here, thus the name of the municipal unit.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 7,477 |
| 2001 | 7,335 |
| 2011 | 7,527 |
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
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