Γενικές Πληροφορίες
Area: 99.432 km2Coastline length: 111 kmPopulation: 1,608Island capital and its population: Kythnos or Chora or Mesaria (676)Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Cyclades, Province of Kea, Municipality of KythnosLocal newspapers: KythnosMuseums: Byzantine Museum, Folklore Museum at DryopidaArchaeological sites and monuments: Mesolithic settlement at Maroulas, fortified settlement at Vriokastro, ancient harbour at Mandraki, fortified Archaic acropolis at Kastellos, Katakefalou castle (or Kefalokastro or Kastro tis Orias)Traditional settlements: Dryopida, ChoraNatural monuments: Katafyki cave. The Atheras mountain, the Kefalos cape and the surrounding marine area have been included in the European network "NATURA 2000" as a Site of Community Importance (SCI)Cultural associations: Association of Kythnians, Association of Dryopians of KythnosEvents: Kythnia (August 1st-10th)Religious feasts: Panagia (Virgin Mary) Kanala, Panagia tou Nikous (August 15th, Dormition of the Virgin), Panagia Flambouriani (September 8th, Nativity of the Virgin) |
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