Skantzoura Explained

Skantzoura
Native Name:Σκάντζουρα
Native Name Lang:el
Coordinates:39.08°N 24.11°W
Map:Greece
Archipelago:Sporades
Elevation M:107
Country:Greece
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Thessaly
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Regional unit
Country Admin Divisions 1:Sporades
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Population:0
Population As Of:2011

Skantzoura (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Σκάντζουρα) is an island in the Sporades archipelago, along the east coast of Greece. The island is located 18km (11miles) southeast of the larger island of Alonnisos (to which it belongs administratively) and 31km (19miles) northwest of the island of Skyros., it had no resident population.[1] Skantzoura is in Zone B of the Alonnisos Marine Park.

Anciently, the island was called Scandira or Skandeira (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Σκανδείρα) and Scandila.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Detailed census results 2011. National Statistical Service of Greece . xls 2,7 MB. el.