Marathos Island

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Marathos
Coordinates: 37°22′03″N26°43′30″E / 37.36750°N 26.72500°E / 37.36750; 26.72500
Country Greece
Administrative region South Aegean
Regional unit Kalymnos
Municipality Patmos
Area
  Total0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Highest elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total10
  Density28/km2 (72/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
855 xx
Area code(s) 22470
Vehicle registration ΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ

Marathos or Marathi is a small Greek Island in the Aegean Sea lying east of Patmos island, southwest of Arkoi island, and northwest of Leipsoi island. [2] It is part of the Dodecanese archipelago. It is a small island with an area of 36 hectares (89 acres) but there are a couple of tavernas and few rooms to let. [3] [4]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991 [5] 2    
2001 [5] 6+200.0%
2011 [5] 5−16.7%
2021 [1] 10+100.0%

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References

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  4. "Κι όμως: Αυτό είναι το πανέμορφο ελληνικό νησί που έχει 5 κατοίκους!".
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