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This article is about the Greek island. For the village in Achaea, see Peristera, Achaea. For the Greek nymph, see Peristera (mythology).
Peristera
Native name: Περιστέρα
Peristera is located in GreecePeristeraPeristera
Geography
Coordinates39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°E / 39.18; 23.97
ArchipelagoSporades
Total islands2
Highest elevation250 m (820 ft)
Highest pointMt. Stefani
Administration
Greece
RegionThessaly
Regional unitSporades
MunicipalityAlonnisos
Demographics
Population30 (2011)
Additional information
Postal code37005
Area code(s)24240
Vehicle registrationBO

Peristera (Greek: Περιστέρα, feminine form of pigeon), also Aspro, locally Xero (meaning dry), Eudemia in antiquity, is a Greek island in the Sporades, in the Aegean Sea. 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. Peristera is in Zone B of the Alonnisos Marine Park. The Peristera shipwreck, a 5th-century BC merchant vessel, is located off Peristera.

The Island of Peristera as seen from space

Nearest islands and islets

Its nearest islands and islets are Alonnisos to the north and west and Adelfoi Islets to the west.

References

  1. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  2. "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.

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