Iraion
Iraion is a locality in Samos, North Aegean Islands and has about 849 residents. Iraion is situated nearby to the hamlet Kolona, as well as near the locality Kámpos Chóras.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Heraion of Samos and Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos.
Heraion of Samos
Archaeological site
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The Heraion of Samos was a large sanctuary to the goddess Hera, on the island of Samos, Greece, 6 km southwest of the ancient city of Samos. It was located in the low, marshy basin of the Imbrasos river, near where it enters the sea.
Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos
Aerodrome
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Samos International Airport "Aristarchos of Samos" is an airport on Samos Island, Greece. The airport is named after Aristarchos of Samos, an ancient astronomer and mathematician, and lies within 5 km from the nearby town of Pythagorio. Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos is situated 4 km northeast of Iraion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Myloi and Pythagoreio.
Pythagoreio
Village
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Pythagoreio is a town and municipal unit on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Before the 2011 local government reform, Pythagoreio was a municipality. Pythagoreio is situated 6 km northeast of Iraion.
Spatharaioi
Village
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Spatharaioi is a village, which is situated 7 km west of Iraion.
Iraion
- Type: Locality with 849 residents
- Also known as: “Chorió Iraíon”, “Heraion”, “Iraio”, “Iraío”, and “Iraíon”
- Location: Samos, Samos Prefecture, North Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.6647° or 37° 39′ 53″ northLongitude
26.8812° or 26° 52′ 52″ eastPopulation
849Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)Open location code
8G98MV7J+VFGeoNames ID
443459
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From German to Greek—“Iraion” goes by many names.
- German: “Ireon”
- Greek: “Ηραίο”
- Greek: “Ηραίον”
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Localities in the Area
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