Skantzoura

39°05′N 24°07′E / 39.08°N 24.11°E / 39.08; 24.11ArchipelagoSporadesHighest elevation107 m (351 ft)Administration
Greece
RegionThessalyRegional unitSporadesMunicipalityAlonnisosDemographicsPopulation0 (2011)

Skantzoura (Greek: Σκάντζουρα) is an island in the Sporades archipelago, along the east coast of Greece. The island is located 18 km (11 mi) southeast of the larger island of Alonnisos (to which it belongs administratively) and 31 km (19 mi) northwest of the island of Skyros. As of 2011[update], it had no resident population.[1] Skantzoura is in Zone B of the Alonnisos Marine Park.

Anciently, the island was called Scandira or Skandeira (Ancient Greek: Σκανδείρα)[2] and Scandila.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  2. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  3. ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.12.23.
  4. ^ Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. Vol. 2.7.8.
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Subdivisions of the municipality of Alonnisos
Settlements
  • Agios Petros
  • Alonnisos
  • Gerakas
  • Isiomata
  • Kalamakia
  • Marpounta
  • Mourtero
  • Patitiri
  • Steni Vala
  • Votsi
Islets
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