Istiaia

Istiaia
Ιστιαία
Location
Istiaia
Coordinates
Government
Country: Greece
Region: Central Greece
Regional unit: Euboea
Municipality: Istiaia-Aidipsos
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Municipal unit
 - Population: 7,353
 - Area: 181.3 km2 (70 sq mi)
 - Density: 41 /km2 (105 /sq mi)
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Auto: ΧΑ

Istiaia (Ιστιαία) is a town and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Istiaia-Aidipsos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[1] Its population is 7,353 (2001). The town is located in the northern end of the island. It was a former capital of Euboea. Istiaia is mentioned in the Iliad by the ancient Greek poet, Homer for its rich vineyards.

References

  1. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)