Chios (regional unit)

Chios (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Χίου, Greek pronunciation: [periferi.aˈci eˈnotita ˈçi.u]) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of North Aegean. The capital of the regional unit is the town of Chios. The regional unit consists of the islands of Chios, Psara, Oinousses and some smaller uninhabited islands (including Antipsara), all in the Aegean Sea.

Chios
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Χίου
Regional unit
Municipalities of Chios
Chios within Greece
Coordinates: 38°25′N 26°0′E
CountryGreece
RegionNorth Aegean
CapitalChios (town)
Area
  Total904 km2 (349 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total52,674
  Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal codes
82x xx
Area codes227x0
ISO 3166 codeGR-85
Car platesΧΙ
Websitewww.chios.gr
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