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Nisyros

Nisyros, also spelled Nisiros (; ), is a volcanic Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between the islands of Kos and Tilos.

Key facts

Greek Dimos.name: Nisyros
Greek Dimos.name_local: Νίσυρος
Greek Dimos.type: municipality
Greek Dimos.image_map: 2011 Dimos Nisyrou.png
Greek Dimos.image_skyline: File:Mandraki 20-jun-2013 04.jpg
Greek Dimos.caption_skyline: View of Mandraki
Greek Dimos.elevation_min: 0
Greek Dimos.elevation_max: 698
Greek Dimos.periph: South Aegean
Greek Dimos.periphunit: Kos
Greek Dimos.pop_municipality: 1048
Greek Dimos.area_municipality: 50.06
Greek Dimos.population_as_of: 2021
Greek Dimos.postal_code: 853 03
Greek Dimos.area_code: 22420
Greek Dimos.licence: ΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ
Greek Dimos.website: www.nisyros.gr
Greek Dimos.seat: Mandraki

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Article

20 sections

Contents

Geology
Geography
Climate
Geothermal energy
Settlements
History
Iron Age
Classical Age
Satrapy of Caria
Roman period
Medieval Age
Christianity
Diocese of Nisyrus
Latin titular see
Culture
Twinning
Notable natives and residents
See also
References
External links

Its shape is approximately round, with a diameter of about , and an area of . Several other islets are in the direct vicinity of Nisyros, the largest of which is Gyali, with a population of 22 citizens. The Municipality of Nisyros includes Gyalí, as well as uninhabited Pacheiá, Pergoússa, Kandelioussa, Ágios Antónios, and Strongýli. It has a total land area of and a total population of 1,048 inhabitants (2021).