Chios (regional unit)
Chios (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Χίου, Greek pronunciation: [periferi.aˈci eˈnotita ˈçi.u]) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of North Aegean. The capital of the regional unit is the town of Chios. The regional unit consists of the islands of Chios, Psara, Oinousses and some smaller uninhabited islands (including Antipsara), all in the Aegean Sea.
Chios Περιφερειακή ενότητα Χίου | |
|---|---|
Municipalities of Chios | |
Chios within Greece | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′N 26°0′E / 38.417°N 26.000°ECoordinates: 38°25′N 26°0′E / 38.417°N 26.000°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | North Aegean |
| Capital | Chios (town) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 904 km2 (349 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 52,674 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal codes | 82x xx |
| Area codes | 227x0 |
| ISO 3166 code | GR-85 |
| Car plates | ΧΙ |
| Website | www |
Administration
The regional unit Chios is subdivided into 3 municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):[1]
Prefecture
As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit Chios was created out of the former prefecture Chios (Greek: Νομός Χὶου). The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.[1]
| New municipality | Old municipalities | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Chios | Chios (town) | Chios (town) |
| Agios Minas | ||
| Amani | ||
| Ionia | ||
| Kampochora | ||
| Kardamyla | ||
| Mastichochoria | ||
| Omiroupoli | ||
| Oinousses | Oinousses | Oinousses |
| Psara | Psara | Psara |
See also
References
- ^ a b "ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
External links
- Official Chios website—operated by Chios Prefecture (including tourist guide)