Mathraki

Mathraki
Mathraki
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 39°46′N 19°31′E / 39.767°N 19.517°ECoordinates: 39°46′N 19°31′E / 39.767°N 19.517°E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Ionian Islands
Regional unit	Corfu
Municipality	Corfu
• Municipal unit	3.1 km^2 (1.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation	152 m (499 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
• Municipal unit	329
• Municipal unit density	110/km^2 (270/sq mi)
Community
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code	491 00
Area code(s)	26630
Vehicle registration	ΚΥ
Website	mathraki.corfumail.gr

Mathraki (Greek: Μαθράκι, older form: Μαθράκιον) is an island and a former community of the Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the Diapontia Islands. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of Corfu, of which it is a municipal unit.^[2] Population 329 (2011). Mathraki is a 45-minute boat ride off the coast of Corfu (4 NM from Cape Arilas). It has three restaurants that double as general stores, villas and "rooms to let". Mathraki is a quiet island that manages to stay clear of tourists except for the occasional hikers that brave the rocky coastline. The municipal unit includes the three nearby islets Diakopo, Diaplo and Tracheia.

History

Mathraki was inhabited during the last centuries by settlers from the nearby island of Othonoi. The origin of its name is unknown, but according to a popular tradition, derives from anthrakia, because in the past the island had been burnt.^[3] It became part of Greece in 1864, when the Ionian islands were ceded to Greece by the British. Today is a serene and tranquil place for holidays.

Historical population

Year	Population
2001	297
2011	329

References

1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
3. "Στο λιμάνι της γαλήνης". kathimerini.gr. Retrieved 21 June 2015.

External links

• Official site from Local Authority Official site from Mathraki Local Authority (Languages Greek-English-Italian
• Official site from Prefecture of Corfu Official site from Prefecture of Corfu (multi language)
• Website for Mathraki Island www.mathraki.net