Chios (regional unit)

Chios
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Λέσβου
Municipalities of Chios
Municipalities of Chios
Chios is located in Greece
Chios
Chios
Chios within Greece
Coordinates: 38°25′N 26°0′E / 38.417°N 26.000°E / 38.417; 26.000
CountryGreece
Administrative regionNorth Aegean
SeatChios (town)
Area
 • Total
904 km2 (349 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
51,692
 • Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
82x xx
Area code(s)227x0
Vehicle registrationΧΙ
Websitewww.chios.gr

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.

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.