Donoussa
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| Donoussa Δονούσα |
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| Island Chain: | Cyclades |
| Area:[1] | 13.750 km² (5 sq.mi.) |
| Highest Mountain: | Mt. Donousa (363 m (1,191 ft)) |
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 Greece |
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| Periphery: | South Aegean |
| Prefecture: | Cyclades |
| Capital: | Stavros |
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| Population: | 163 (as of 2001) |
| Density: | 12 /km² (31 /sq.mi.) |
| Postal Code: | 843 00 |
| Area Code: | 22850 |
| License Code: | EM |
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| www.donousa.gr | |
Donoussa (Greek: Δονούσα) or Donousa, also Denousa or Denoussa, is an island community in the Cyclades Prefecture of Greece. Donoussa, along with Amorgos is one of the easternmost islands in the Cyclades.
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[edit] Geography
Donoussa is located about 25 km (13 nmi) north of Amorgos and 7 kilometres (4 nmi) from the Makaries islands as well as 15 km (8 nmi) east of the island of Naxos. The area is only 13.75 km² and is comprised of mountains, hills, rocks and some bushes. It has a diameter of 5 km (3 mi) with the highest point being 363 metres (1,191 ft) and with only 163 inhabitants. Donoussa has a small port at Stavros, its main settlement, having ferry routes to Naxos and Amorgos. Other villages include Mersini (on the southeastern coast) and Kalotaritissa (near its northern coastline).
[edit] History
Donoussa had downward its importance in the political activity of Greece in the 1850s for the news that the inhabitants knew the expulsion of Otto fourteen years later when King George I visited the island. Later, it was important as well in the history of the First World War due to anthraxation hidden in the mountains near cape Aspro for the English and French warships and was later detained after the war.
[edit] Historical population
The population was 235 in 1928, 250 in 1946 and the population today has declined to only 163 (2001 census). The later years saw the island rise in tourism which has visitors heading to and from Naxos and Amorgos.
| Year | Village Population | Change | Island population |
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| 1928 | 235 | - | - |
| 1946 | 250 | 15/6.38% | - |
| 1981 | 116 | -134/-53.6% | - |
| 1991 | 81 | -35/-30.17% | 111 |
| 2001 | 163 | - | - |
[edit] References
- ^ "Basic Characteristics". Ministry of the Interior. www.ypes.gr. http://www.ypes.gr/topiki.htm. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.
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