Native name: Σαμιοπούλα | |
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 Samiopoula as seen from mount Bournias on the south of Samos island | |
  Samiopoula | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 37°37′41″N26°47′38″E / 37.628°N 26.794°E /37.628; 26.794 |
| Archipelago | North Aegean |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Samos |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 5 (2001) |
| Additional information | |
| Postal code | 931 xx |
| Area code | 227x0 |
| Vehicle registration | MO |
Samiopoula (Greek:Σαμιοπούλα) is aGreek islet located on the south ofSamos Island and at a distance of 0.85 km (0.46 nmi). It is under the authority of the regional unit ofSamos and the local jurisdiction of the municipal unit ofPythagoreio. The 2001 census reported a population of five inhabitants. The name Samiopoula is a derivative ofSamos (in Greek Σάμος) and literally means "small Samos".
The islet measures approximately 2.15 km (1.34 mi) in length and .7 km (0.43 mi) in width. There are few buildings on Samiopoula, mainly the small parish churches ofAgia Pelagia (in Greek Αγία Πελαγία) and of theAscension of Christ (in Greek: Αναλήψεως του Σωτήρος), a small tavern and few small houses and shelters. Electricity and telephone services are provided via underwater cables from nearby Samos.Photovoltaic systems provide some alternative electrical power. There are few cisterns on the island andrainwater is conserved throughout winter. Most of the terrain is rocky with very few trees and several species of wildbushes,shrubs andwildflowers. Wildgoats out-number the few inhabitants by far, even when visitors and tourists storm the little island during the summer season. The islet is easily accessible during the tourist season via daily excursions from the ports ofPythagoreio andOrmos Marathokampou. The only beach on the island,Psalida (in Greek Ψαλίδα), is quite small and may be crowded during peak summer season though it offers uniquely beautiful white sands and turquoise waters.Sailing boats typically approach the islet through the small bay ofKatsakas (in Greek Κατσακάς) which is sheltered by the prevailing north-westerly winds.
Authority control databases: Geographic |
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