Peristera
For the village in Achaea, see Peristera, Achaea.
| Native name: Περιστέρα | |
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  Peristera | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°ECoordinates: 39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°E |
| Archipelago | Sporades |
| Total islands | 2 |
| Highest elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Highest point | Mt. Stefani |
| Administration | |
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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
- ↑ "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
External links
- Peristera on GTP Travel Pages (English) (Greek)
- Official website of Municipality of Alonnisos (Greek)
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