Mathraki

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Mathraki Μαθράκι
Geography
Coordinates:	39°46′N 19°31′E / 39.767, 19.517
Island Chain:	Ionian Islands
Area:[1]	3.532 km² (1 sq.mi.)
Highest Mountain:	152 ( m (0 ft))
Government
Greece
Periphery:	Ionian Islands
Prefecture:	Corfu
Capital:	Mathraki (town)
Statistics
Population:	297 (as of 2001)
Density:	84 /km² (218 /sq.mi.)
Postal Code:	490 xx, 491 xx
Area Code:	266x0-xx
License Code:	KY

Mathraki (Greek, Modern: Μαθράκι), older forms: -o and -on is a Greek island in the Ionian Islands. It is a community, part of the Corfu Prefecture. Population 297 (2001). Mathraki is a 45 minute boat ride off the coast of Corfu. It has three restaurants that double as general stores. Mathraki is a quiet island that manages to stay clear of tourists except for the occasional hikers that brave the rocky coastline. While the population on the record is high, inclement weather prevents all but 19 villagers from staying on the island year round many of them to the United States. Communally it includes three nearby islets including Diakopo, Diaplo and Tracheia.

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Coordinates: 39°46′N, 19°31′E