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Kythnos

Kythnos is one of the islands in the Aegean Sea. The island is of volcanic origin, very dry, and thinly populated.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Katafyki cave and Vryokastro.

Cave
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Katafyki is a cave located in on the island of in the . It has been named "Katafiki" as it has served as a shelter in various time periods. It also bears the name "Giorgos Martinos Cave" in honor of the geologist who studied it.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site in , Greece. It is considered as the ancient capital of the island. It was inhabited from the 12th century BC until the Early Middle Ages.

Islet
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is an islet.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kythnos and Mérichas.

Village
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Chora is the capital of and the seat of the Municipality of . According to the 2021 Greek census it has 621 inhabitants.

Village
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Merichas is a seaside settlement and a port in , . It is the main port of the island. According to the 2011 Greek census Merichas population was 369 people.

Kythnos

Latitude
37.3919° or 37° 23′ 31″ north
Longitude
24.4173° or 24° 25′ 2″ east
Population
1,540
Elevation
214 metres (702 feet)
Open location code
8G969CR8+QW
Geo­Names ID
8133953
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Kythnos” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Κύθνου”

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Notable Places Nearby

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