Andros, also called Chora, is a town and a former municipality on the island of Andros, in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andros, of which it is a municipal unit, and shares the island of Andros with the municipal units of Korthio and Ydrousa. Chóra is situated 7 km south of Cape Gerias.

Andros

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Andros is a large, mountainous island in the Cyclades, with beautiful beaches, monasteries and abundant water sources. It has active farming communities and villages, and three main towns/resorts: Gavrio, Chora Andros, and Batsi.

Cape Gerias

Type: Cape
Also known as: “Akra Gria”, “Ákra Griá”, and “Cape Griá”
Category: landform
Location: Cyclades, South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

37.89925° or 37° 53′ 57″ north

Longitude

24.95605° or 24° 57′ 22″ east

Elevation

20 metres (66 feet)

Open location code

8G96VXX4+MC

GeoNames ID

261863

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Cape Gerias” goes by many names.

Greek: “Άκρα Γριά”

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