Peristera

For the village in Achaea, see Peristera, Achaea.
Peristera
Native name: Περιστέρα
Peristera
Geography
Coordinates 39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°E / 39.18; 23.97Coordinates: 39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°E / 39.18; 23.97
Archipelago Sporades
Total islands 2
Highest elevation 250 m (820 ft)
Highest point Mt. Stefani
Administration
Greece
Region Thessaly
Regional unit Sporades
Municipality Alonnisos
Demographics
Population 30 (2011)
Postal code 37005
Area code(s) 24240
Vehicle registration BO

Peristera (Greek: Περιστέρα, feminine form of pigeon), also Aspro, locally Xero (meaning dry), is a Greek island in the Sporades. It is administratively part of the municipality of Alonnisos and is also directly east of the namesake island. As of 2011, the resident population of the island was 30.[1] Peristera is in Zone B of the Alonnisos Marine Park.

Nearest islands and islets

Its nearest islands and islets are Alonnisos to the north and west and Adelfoi Islets to the west.

References

  1. "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.


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