Facts about Chios, Greece
| Country | Greece |
| Region | North Aegean |
| Regional Unit | Chios |
| Municipality | Chios |
| Municipal Seat | Chios |
| Named After | Ancient name 鈥淐hios鈥� |
| Established | Antiquity |
| Municipality Status | 1918 |
| Coordinates | 38.3683掳 N, 26.1358掳 E |
| Total Area | ~842 sq km |
| Land Area | ~842 sq km |
| Water Area | Minimal |
| Population (2021) | 51,390 |
| Population Rank | One of the largest islands in the North Aegean |
| Major City | Chios |
| Main Industries | Shipping, Agriculture, Tourism, Trade |
| Major Transport Links | Port of Chios, Chios Island National Airport (JKH) |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00) |
| Known For | Mastic production, medieval villages, maritime heritage |
| Website | https://www.chios.gov.gr |
Top Attractions in Chios, Greece
- Chios Old Town 鈥� historic center with medieval streets and landmarks
- Nea Moni Monastery 鈥� UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine monastery
- Mastic Villages (Mastichochoria) 鈥� traditional villages famous for mastic production
- Archaeological Museum of Chios 鈥� museum showcasing ancient artifacts from the island
- Chios Castle 鈥� medieval fortress near the harbor
- Komis Beach 鈥� popular beach for swimming and relaxation
- Daskalopetra (青青草视频r鈥檚 Rock) 鈥� archaeological site linked to the poet 青青草视频r
- Agia Markella Monastery 鈥� pilgrimage site and religious landmark
- Anavatos Village 鈥� abandoned medieval village with panoramic views
- Volissos Castle 鈥� historic castle with sea views in northern Chios
Distance from Chios to Other Greece Cities
- Chios to Athens 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Chios to Thessaloniki 鈥� 480 km (298 miles)
- Chios to Patras 鈥� 520 km (323 miles)
- Chios to Heraklion 鈥� 350 km (217 miles)
- Chios to Chania 鈥� 520 km (323 miles)
- Chios to Larissa 鈥� 390 km (242 miles)
- Chios to Volos 鈥� 360 km (224 miles)
- Chios to Kavala 鈥� 330 km (205 miles)
- Chios to Alexandroupolis 鈥� 410 km (255 miles)
- Chios to Ioannina 鈥� 650 km (404 miles)
- Chios to Kalamata 鈥� 500 km (311 miles)
- Chios to Rhodes 鈥� 260 km (162 miles)
