Diapontian Islands
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The Diapontian Islands or Diapontia Islands (Greek: Διαπόντια Νησιά, romanized: Diapontia Νisia, also known as Othonoi Islands (Greek: Νήσοι Οθωνοί, romanized: Νisoi Othonoi)[1] are a Greek island group in the Ionian Sea. They are located northwest of Corfu. The main and the only inhabited islands of the archipelago are Othoni, Ereikoussa and Mathraki.[2][3] The complex includes also the islets and rocks of Diakopo, Diaplo, Karavi, Kastrino, Leipso, Ostrako, Plaka, Plateia and Tracheia.
Native name: Διαπόντια Νησιά | |
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Geography | |
Location | Greece |
Coordinates | 39.84°N 19.50°E / 39.84; 19.50 |
Archipelago | Ionian Sea |
Total islands | 12 |
Area | 17.65 km2 (6.81 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 393 m (1289 ft) |
Highest point | Imerovigli, Othoni |
Administration | |
Region | Ionian Islands |
Regional unit | Corfu |
Municipality | Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands |
Capital | Othoni |
Demonym | Diapontian, Diapontic |
Demographics | |
Population | 1044 (2021) |
Additional information | |
Postal code | 49100 |
Area code(s) | 26630 |
Vehicle registration | KY |
Official website | www |
The largest island is Othoni, with an area of 10.8 km2 and it's the most populated with 457 inhabitants according to the 2021 census.[4] The islands are the westernmost point in Greece and administratively belong to Corfu regional unit. The islands today are a tranquil place for holidays.[5]