Hydra
Ύδρα | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Hydra_town_01.jpg) View of Hydra's port | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:1821_Flag_of_Hydra.svg) Flag | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Greece_location_map.svg)  Hydra Location within the region &sq=&lang=&file=File:2011_Dimos_Ydras.png) | |
| Coordinates: 37°20′06″N 23°28′21″E / 37.33500°N 23.47250°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | Islands |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Georgios Koukoudakis[1] (since 2014) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 64.443 km2 (24.882 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
| • Municipality | 2,070 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 180 40 |
| Area code(s) | 22980 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
Hydra, or Ydra or Idra (EE-dra; Greek: Ύδρα, romanized: Ýdra, pronounced [ˈiðra] in Modern Greek, Arvanitika: Nύδρα/Nidhra[3]), and in antiquity Hydrea, is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Myrtoan Sea and the Argolic Gulf. It is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strip of water. In ancient times, the island was known as Hydrea (Ὑδρέα, derived from the Greek word for "water"), a reference to the natural springs on the island.[4]
The municipality of Hydra consists of the islands Hydra (area 49.6 km2 (19.2 sq mi)), Dokos (area 13.5 km2 (5.2 sq mi)), and a few uninhabited islets, with a total area of 64.443 km2 (24.9 sq mi).[5] The province of Hydra (Greek: Επαρχία Ύδρας) was one of the provinces of the Argolis and Corinthia Prefecture from 1833 to 1942, Attica prefecture from 1942 to 1964, Piraeus prefecture from 1964 to 1972 and then back to Attica as part of the newly establishment Piraeus prefecture of Attica prefecture. Its territory corresponded with that of the current municipality.[6] It was abolished in 2006. Today the municipality of Hydra is part of Islands regional unit of Attica region.
There is one main town, known simply as "Hydra port" (pop. 1,900 in 2011). It consists of a crescent-shaped harbor, around which is centered a strand of restaurants, shops, markets, and galleries that cater to tourists and locals (Hydriots). Steep stone streets lead up and outward from the harbor area. Most of the local residences, as well as the hostelries on the island, are located on these streets. Other small villages or hamlets on the island include Mandraki, Kamini, Vlychos, Palamidas, Episkopi, and Molos. Wheeled vehicles are not permitted in the island, including but not limited to cars, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and e-bikes.
- ^ Municipality of Ydra, Municipal elections – October 2023, Ministry of Interior
- ^ "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.
- ^ Jochalas, Titos (2006). Ύδρα: λησμονημένη γλώσσα. Ekdoseis Patakē. p. 81. ISBN 9601621148.
- ^ "Water supply for Hydra Island Greece". hydradirect.com. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Detailed census results 1991" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. (39 MB) (in Greek and French)