Kardamyla

Kardamyla Καρδάμυλα
Kardamyla
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°32′N 26°05′E / 38.533°N 26.083°ECoordinates: 38°32′N 26°05′E / 38.533°N 26.083°E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	North Aegean
Regional unit	Chios
Municipality	Chios
• Municipal unit	182.5 km^2 (70.5 sq mi)
Population (2001)[1]
• Municipal unit	2,921
• Municipal unit density	16/km^2 (41/sq mi)
Community
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code	82300
Vehicle registration	ΧΙ

Kardamyla (Greek: Καρδάμυλα) is a village and a former municipality on the island of Chios, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Chios, of which it is a municipal unit.^[2] It is located in the northeastern corner of the island, opposite the island of Oinousses to the east. It has a land area of 182.480 km². It had a population of 2,921 in 2001. Kardamyla (pop. 776), the seat of the former municipality, is located on the coast of a small bay. The homes, shops and plateia of the village are on one side of the bay facing Agios Markos and cliffs which are located on the opposite side of the bay. On clear days, the island of Lesbos can be seen in the distance beyond the bay enclosure. It is a short boat ride from the neighbouring island of Oinousses. Both Oinousses and Kardamyla are known as the home villages of Greek ship-owners. The largest town in the municipal unit is Mármaron (pop. 1,045).

Tourism

Sights in the village include "The V", a large white V painted on the cliffs facing the village. It was created after World War II to celebrate the "V"ictory of the Allies, and is kept painted white every year since. Kardamylitians are proud of it and many take on the challenge of cliff-climbing to it.

References

1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)