Samos Prefecture
| Samos Prefecture Νομός Σάμου | |
|---|---|
| Former prefecture | |
 Location of Samos Prefecture in Greece | |
 Location of municipalities within Samos Prefecture Prefecture | |
| Country | Greece |
| Periphery | North Aegean |
| Capital | Vathy |
| Subdivisions |
List
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| Area | |
| • Total | 778 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 50th |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 44,114 |
| • Rank | 49th |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| • Density rank | 25th |
| Postal codes | 83x xx |
| Area codes | 227x0 |
| ISO 3166 code | GR-84 |
| Website | www.samos.gr |
Samos Prefecture (Greek: Νομός Σάμου) was a prefecture in Greece, consisting of the islands of Samos, Ikaria and the smaller islands of Fournoi Korseon. In 2011 the prefecture was abolished and the territory is now covered by the regional units of Samos and Ikaria. Its capital was the town of Vathy, on Samos.
Provinces
The provinces were:
- Samos Province - Samos
- Ikaria Province - Agios Kirykos
Municipalities
| Municipality | YPES code | Seat (if different) | Postal code | Area code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agios Kirykos | 4601 | 833 00 | 22750-2 | |
| Evdilos | 4603 | 833 02 | 22750-3 | |
| Fournoi Korseon | 4608 | Fournoi | 833 01 | 22750-5 |
| Karlovasi | 4604 | 832 00 | 22730-3 | |
| Marathokampos | 4605 | 831 02 | 22730-3 | |
| Pythagoreio | 4606 | 831 03 | 22730-6 through 9 | |
| Raches | 4607 | 833 01 | 22750-4 | |
| Vathy/Samos | 4602 | 831-00 | 22730-2 |
See also
- The Eupalinian aqueduct
- List of settlements in Samos
- List of settlements in the Ikaria regional unit
External links
- Prefecture of Samos
- Municipality of Vathy - The capital of Samos
- Municipality of Pythagorion
- Tunnel of Eupalinos
- Port information Samos old port and new Marina for sailors
Coordinates: 37°44′N 26°50′E / 37.733°N 26.833°E
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