Gioura

Gioura (Greek: Γιούρα) is a Greek island and an abandoned settlement in the eastern part of the Sporades. It is administratively part of the municipality of Alonnisos. The island name dates back to the ancient times as Gerontia. The name was later altered to Gioura. The island also features a Neolithic settlement. The 1991 census read one inhabitant making it the smallest municipal district in Greece in population. As of 2011, it had no resident population.[1] Gioura is in Zone A of the Alonnisos Marine Park.

Gioura
Native name:
Γιούρα
Gioura
Geography
Coordinates39.39°N 24.17°E / 39.39; 24.17
ArchipelagoSporades
Total islands3
Highest elevation177 m (581 ft)
Highest pointMt. Vouni
Administration
Greece
RegionThessaly
Regional unitSporades
MunicipalityAlonnisos
Demographics
Population0 (2011)
Postal code370 05
Area code(s)24240
Vehicle registrationBO

Nearest islands and islets

Its nearest islands and islets are Pelagos to the west, Psathoura to the north and Piperi to the east.

References

  1. "Detailed census results 2011" (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (xls 2,7 MB) on 2013-12-25.


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