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Halki (Greece)
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Halki (Greek: Χάλκη; alternatively Chalce or Chalki) is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea, some 9 km (6 mi) west of Rhodes. With an area of 28 km2 (11 sq mi), it is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese. It is part of the Rhodes regional unit.[2] It has a permanent population of 330 (increased during the summer months), concentrated in the only village of Emporio. The 2021 census showed a population of 475 inhabitants. The community is divided in two parts, Chorio (Χωριό, also spelled Horio, "Village") and Emporio (Εμποριό, "Market").
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Halki
Χάλκη | |
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Coordinates: 36°14′N 27°34′E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | South Aegean |
Regional unit | Rhodes |
Area | |
• Municipality | 37.04 km2 (14.30 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipality | 475 |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 851 10 |
Area code(s) | 22460 |
Vehicle registration | ΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ |
Website | www |
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