Chios Prefecture

Chios is the main town and a former municipality on the island of in the . Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Chios, of which it is a municipal unit.
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  • …has 53,100 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 583 metres (1,913 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Chíos”
    “Khíos”
    “Nomós Khíou”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anavatos and Avghonima.

Hamlet
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is a medieval, mostly abandoned, village on the Greek island of , 16 km from .

Village
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is a village, which is situated 5 km southeast of Chios Prefecture.

Chios Prefecture

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Latitude
38.4167° or 38° 25′ north
Longitude
26° east
Open location code
8GC8C282+M2
Geo­Names ID
259970

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In Other Languages

“Chios Prefecture” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Νομός Χίου”
  • Greek: “Χίος”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Límnos and Vígla.

Notable Places Nearby

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