Γενικές Πληροφορίες
Area: 41.263 km2 Coastline length: 30 km Population: 948 Island capital and its population: Mandraki (682) Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Dodecanese, Province of Kos, Municipality of Nisyros
Local newspapers: Nisyriaka Nea, Foni tis Nisyrou, Pannisyriaki Salpigga
Museums: Nisyros Archaeological Museum, Historical-Folklore Museum, Nisyros Archaeological Collection
Archaeological sites and monuments: Ancient Acropolis at Palaiokastro, Panagia Spiliani, Castle at Mandraki, Emboreios fortress, Roman Thermai at Palioi, Early Christian Basilicas at the cemetery of Mandraki and at Agios Fokas
Traditional settlements: Emboreios, Mandraki, Nikia, Paloi
Natural monuments: Hephaisteio. The south area of Nisyros and the surrounding marine area have been included in the European network "NATURA 2000". The island has been declared Important Bird Area of Greece
Cultural Clubs: Society for the Study of Nisyros, Association of Nisyrians "Gnomagoras", Nisyros Association "Panagia Thermiani", Nisyros Women Association
Events: Soumada feast (August 6th)
Religious feasts: On St Niketas' day (June 21st), Dormition of Virgin Mary at the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani (August 15th), On St Panteleimon's day (July 27th), Panagias Kyras (August 23d), Holy Cross (September 13th), On St John's day (September 26th)
Sport clubs: Sport Club "Polyvotis"
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