Marmari

Marmari
Μαρμάρι
Marmari

Coordinates: 38°3′N 24°19′E / 38.050°N 24.317°E / 38.050; 24.317Coordinates: 38°3′N 24°19′E / 38.050°N 24.317°E / 38.050; 24.317
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Euboea
Municipality Karystos
 • Municipal unit 241.33 km2 (93.18 sq mi)
Elevation 15 m (49 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit 2,370
 • Municipal unit density 9.8/km2 (25/sq mi)
Community[1]
 • Population 1,261 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 340 13
Area code(s) 22230
Vehicle registration ΧΑ
Website marmari.gr/

Marmari (Greek: Μαρμάρι, Katharevousa: Μαρμάριον) is a village and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece, in the southeastern end of the island. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Karystos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 241.332 km2.[3] The Greek National Road 44 (Chalkida - Karystos) runs through Marmari. There are ferry routes with the mainland port of Rafina. The mountains dominate the east. Its main economy are businesses and agriculture. Marmari is located SE of Chalkida, E of Rafina and west of Karystos.

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Marmari currently has two schools: a middle school and a junior high school. Marmari is surrounded by beautiful beaches which frequently host surfers from across the globe. Marmari is also home to Eastern Orthodox Christian churches. Marmari is also home to a post office,as well as many taverns. It is approximately one hour away from the port city of Rafina.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
  3. ↑ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
 Styra Aegean Sea Kafireas
  Marmari  
Petalies Gulf Karystos
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