Istiaia Ιστιαία |
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Istiaia
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Location within the regional unit
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Government | |
Country: | Greece |
Region: | Central Greece |
Regional unit: | Euboea |
Municipality: | Istiaia-Aidipsos |
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- Population: | 7,353 |
- Area: | 181.3 km2 (70 sq mi) |
- Density: | 41 /km2 (105 /sq mi) |
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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.
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