Sofía (Echinades)

Coordinates: 38°28′44″N 21°00′04″E / 38.479°N 21.001°E / 38.479; 21.001
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Sofia
Native name:
Σοφία
Sofia is located in Greece
Sofia
Sofia
Geography
LocationIonian Sea
Coordinates38°28′44″N 21°00′04″E / 38.479°N 21.001°E / 38.479; 21.001
ArchipelagoEchinades
Area0.174 km2 (0.067 sq mi)
Administration
Greece
RegionIonian Islands
MunicipalityCephalonia
Demographics
Population0 (2011)

Sofia (Greek: Σοφία or Σοφιά also Isle of Gaia) is an island of the Echinades, among the Ionian Islands group of Greece. As of 2011, it had no resident population.[1]

In June 2015 it was reported that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were considering buying the 17 hectares (42 acres) island for $4.7 million. It has planning permission for six villas.[2][3]

It has since been bought by footballer Lionel Messi.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  2. ^ "Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie want to buy a Greek island". Washington Post. June 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie To Buy Their Own Private Greek Island?". Inquisitr. 19 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Auti einai i nisida Sofia pou agorase o mesi sto ionio eikona". Rizoupoulos Post.