Facts about Kos, Greece
| Country | Greece |
| Region | South Aegean |
| Regional Unit | Kos |
| Municipality | Kos |
| Municipal Seat | Kos |
| Named After | Ancient name 鈥淜os鈥� |
| Established | Antiquity |
| Municipality Status | 1947 |
| Coordinates | 36.8933掳 N, 27.2889掳 E |
| Total Area | ~287 sq km |
| Land Area | ~287 sq km |
| Water Area | Surrounded by the Aegean Sea |
| Population (2021) | 37,089 |
| Population Rank | One of the largest islands in the Dodecanese |
| Major City | Kos |
| Main Industries | Tourism, Services, Agriculture, Trade |
| Major Transport Links | Port of Kos, Kos International Airport 鈥淗ippocrates鈥� (KGS) |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00) |
| Known For | Birthplace of Hippocrates, beaches, archaeological sites |
| Website | https://www.kos.gr |
Top Attractions in Kos, Greece
- Asklepion of Kos 鈥� ancient healing sanctuary dedicated to Hippocrates
- Kos Old Town 鈥� historic center with medieval streets and landmarks
- Castle of the Knights (Neratzia Castle) 鈥� impressive fortress at the harbor entrance
- Ancient Agora of Kos 鈥� ruins of the city鈥檚 ancient marketplace
- Tree of Hippocrates 鈥� legendary tree where Hippocrates is said to have taught
- Kos Archaeological Museum 鈥� museum showcasing ancient artifacts from the island
- Therma Beach 鈥� natural hot springs by the sea
- Paradise Beach 鈥� popular sandy beach with clear waters
- Zia Village 鈥� mountain village famous for sunsets and views
- Kos Marina 鈥� modern marina with seaside caf茅s and 锌褉芯谐褍谢泻懈
Distance from Kos to Other Greece Cities
- Kos to Rhodes 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Kos to Athens 鈥� 400 km (249 miles)
- Kos to Thessaloniki 鈥� 850 km (528 miles)
- Kos to Heraklion 鈥� 300 km (186 miles)
- Kos to Chania 鈥� 470 km (292 miles)
- Kos to Patras 鈥� 650 km (404 miles)
- Kos to Larissa 鈥� 720 km (447 miles)
- Kos to Volos 鈥� 690 km (429 miles)
- Kos to Ioannina 鈥� 760 km (472 miles)
- Kos to Kavala 鈥� 980 km (609 miles)
- Kos to Alexandroupolis 鈥� 1,130 km (702 miles)
- Kos to Corfu 鈥� 1,050 km (652 miles)
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