Nisyros
Nisyros also spelled Nisiros (Greek: Νίσυρος, romanized: Nísyros; Modern Greek pronunciation: [ˈnisiros]) is a volcanic Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between the islands of Kos and Tilos.
Nisyros
Νίσυρος | |
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view of Mandraki | |
Nisyros Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 36°35′N 27°10′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | South Aegean |
| Regional unit | Kos |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 50.06 km2 (19.33 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 698 m (2,290 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 1,008 |
| • Municipality density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 853 03 |
| Area code(s) | 22420 |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ |
| Website | www.nisyros.gr |
Its shape is approximately round, with a diameter of about 8 km (5 mi), and an area of 41.6 km2 (16.062 sq mi). Several other islets are in the direct vicinity of Nisyros, the largest of which is Gyali, with a population of 22 citizens. The Municipality of Nisyros includes Gyalí, as well as uninhabited Pacheiá, Pergoússa, Kandelioussa, Ágios Antónios and Strongýli. It has a total land area of 50.055 km2 (19.326 sq mi) and a total population of 1,008 inhabitants. The island was also called Nisiro in Italian and İncirli in Turkish.