Donoussa Δονούσα | |
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  Donoussa | |
| Coordinates:37°06′30″N25°48′50″E / 37.10833°N 25.81389°E /37.10833; 25.81389 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | South Aegean |
| Regional unit | Naxos |
| Municipality | Naxos and Lesser Cyclades |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 13.750 km2 (5.309 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 213 |
| • Municipal unit density | 15.5/km2 (40.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 843 00 |
| Area code | 22850 |
| Vehicle registration | EM |
| Website | www |
Donousa (Greek:Δονούσα, also ΔενούσαDenousa), and sometimes spelled Donoussa, is an island and a formercommunity in theCyclades,Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipalityNaxos and Lesser Cyclades, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Donousa is the easternmost island of the Lesser Cyclades.
Donoussa is located 16 km (10 mi) east of the island ofNaxos and about 25 km (16 mi) north ofAmorgos. Its area is 13.75 square kilometres (5.31 sq mi)[3] and its highest point is 385 metres (1,263 ft). Its population is 213 inhabitants (2021 census), most of which live in the main settlement Donousa (alsoStavros). Other villages include Mersini (on the southeastern coast), Kalotaritissa (near its northern coastline) and Charavgi (in the south).
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According to the station ofNational Observatory of Athens, Donoussa has ahot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification:BSh) with mild winters and hot summers. Donousa has an average annual temperature of around 19.2°C and an average annual precipitation of 260.2 mm (2012-2018).[4][5]
Tracing all the way back to ancientGreek mythology in the prehistoric times,Dionysus, the god of winemaking and wine, tookAriadne from Naxos to hide her fromTheseus.[6] There is also evidence of inhabitation on Donousa during theEarly Cycladic period, around 3,000 BC.[6]
The island during the Roman times, was additionally considered to be the place where exiles were deported. Later, it became the favourite hideout spot of Mediterranean pirates.[7] Throughout time, the island was ruled by various civilisations including the Venetians and Turks.[6]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1928 | 235 | — |
| 1946 | 250 | +0.34% |
| 1981 | 116 | −2.17% |
| 1991 | 111 | −0.44% |
| 2001 | 163 | +3.92% |
| 2011 | 167 | +0.24% |
| 2021 | 213 | +2.46% |
Agios Stavros is the main port and capital of Donoussa. When visiting the Agios Stavros port and town, one will find a variety of taverns, cafes, bakeries, mini markets, rooms for rental and other touristic facilities.[7]
Other towns and villages on the island include Kalotaritissa, Haravgi and Mersini.[8]
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