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Diapontia Islands

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Total islands
  
12

Highest point
  
Imerovigli (Othoni)

Population
  
1217 (2011)

Elevation
  
393 m

Postal code
  
49100

Regional unit
  
Corfu

Highest elevation
  
393 m (1,289 ft)

Capital city
  
Othoni

Vehicle registration
  
KY

Capital
  
Othonoi

Archipelago
  
Ionian Sea

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The Diapontia Islands or Diapontian Islands (Greek: Διαπόντια νησιά) are a Greek island complex in Ionian Sea. They are located in the northwest of Corfu, 6 km away from Corfu and about 40 km away from Italian coasts.The main islands of the archipelago are Othonoi, Ereikoussa and Mathraki. They are the only inhabited islands. The complex includes also the islets and rocks of Diakopo, Diaplo, Karavi, Kastrino, Leipso, Ostrako, Plaka, Plateia and Tracheia.

Map of Isole Diapontie, Greece

The largest island is Othonoi, with an area of 10.8 km2 and the most populated is Ereikoussa with a population of 496 inhabitants according to 2011 census. The islands are the most west point in Greece and administratively belong to Corfu regional unit and Corfu municipality. The islands today are a tranquil and serene place for holidays.

References

Diapontia Islands Wikipedia