Agios Kirykos

Parish of Agios Kirykos Δημοτική Ενότητα Αγίου Κηρύκου (Άγιος Κήρυκος)
Basic data
State :	Greece
Region :	North Aegean
Regional District :	Ikaria
Municipality :	Ikaria
Geographic coordinates :	37 ° 37 ′  N , 26 ° 18 ′  E Coordinates: 37 ° 37 ′  N , 26 ° 18 ′  E
Height above d. M .:	0 - 1037 m Aegean Sea - Efanos
Area :	74.745 km²
Residents :	3,511 (2011)
Population density :	47 inhabitants / km²
Code No .:	540101
Structure:	1 city district 2 local communities
Located in the municipality of Ikaria and in the Ikaria regional unit

Agios Kirykos ( Greek Άγιος Κήρυκος ( m. Sg. )) Is a small town with around 2218 inhabitants (2011) on the Greek island of Ikaria . Together with the local communities Chrysostomos and Perdiki , it has formed the municipality of Agios Kirykos (Δημοτική Ενότητα Αγίου Κηρύκου) in the newly created municipality of Ikaria since the administrative reform in 2010 .

Recognized as a rural community (kinotita) in 1918 , Agios Kirykos was enlarged over time through incorporations and in 1964 raised to the status of a city ​​community (dimos) . In 1997 the neighboring communities were incorporated.

location

The municipality of Agios Kirykos occupies the eastern part of Ikaria. The island is crossed along its entire length from northeast to southwest by the Atheras Mountains (Αθέρας; ancient name Pramnos Πράμνος). The border to the western municipality of Evdilos runs for a length of about 7 km in the immediate vicinity of the main ridge. Here is also the highest point on the island, the 1037 m high Efanos (Εφαν liegtς), only 2 km from the south coast. The closest islands are Fourni 10 km and Samos 19 km east. To the southeast, Patmos is 35 km away. After Mykonos to the west is 45 km away and Chios is situated about 70 km north.

structure

The municipality is divided into the municipality of Agios Kirykos and two local communities with numerous scattered settlements. The population figures are from the 2011 census.

District local community	Greek name	code	Area (km²)	2001 residents	Residents 2011	Villages and settlements
Agios Kirykos	Δημοτική Κοινότητα Αγίου Κηρύκου	54010101	33,346	2545	2955	Agios Kirykos, Exo Faros, Therna Lefkados, Therma, Kamba, Katafygi, Lardades, Mavrato, Mavrikato, Moni Lefkados Evangelismos, Xylino, Xylosirtis, Oxea, Tsouredes, Fanari
Perdiki	Τοπική Κοινότητα Περδικίου	54010102	27.672	0366	0334	Perdiki, Agia Kyriaki, Kioni, Mileopo, Monokambi, Ploumari
Chrysostom	Τοπική Κοινότητα Χρυσοστόμου	54010103	13.727	0332	0222	Chrysostom, Vardarades, Vaoni, Livadi, Plagia
total		540101	74.745	3243	3511

Agios Kirykos

Agios Kirykos

Agios Kirykos Αγίος Κηρύκος ( m. Sg. ) Is the administrative seat of the municipality of Ikaria. Together with the surrounding settlements, it has 2955 inhabitants, the small town of Agios Kirykos itself 2218 inhabitants. A Neolithic settlement was discovered east of Agios Kirykos. The foundations and floors of the ruins are made of stone, round and have a diameter of 3.70 m to 5.20 m. Further archaeological finds testify to a settlement in antiquity. Presumably due to pirate attacks , the place was abandoned and the area was not settled again until around 1750. The port of Agios Kirykos is the most important on the island. Daily ferry connections from Piraeus via the Cyclades to Samos. In addition, there are regular connections with Fourni.

• Therma (Θέρμα ( n. Pl. )) Is located 2 km northeast of Agios Kirykos by the sea. Therma was the one colony of Miletus on Ikaria. Since there are no signs of agriculture or animal husbandry in ancient times, it is assumed that the use of the hot springs brought economic wealth to the place even then. Today only a few fragments of the baths from the Hellenistic and Roman times have survived.
• Fanario (Φανάριο) also Faros (Φάρος) is the northeasternmost place on the island and is about 10 km from Agios Kirykos by the sea. Ikaria Island National Airport "Icarus" is one and a half kilometers north. Another 2 km northeast is the ancient place Drakano (Δράκανο). Drakano Fortress was built during the time of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Built in BC. From the fortifications and the ancient city, which was known for its wine production, there is still a 12 m high limestone tower. It served as an observation post for maritime traffic between Ikaria and Samos and is one of the best preserved Athenian watchtowers from the Hellenistic era. The Greek Navy damaged the tower during target exercises in 1827.
• Xylosyrtis (Χυλοσύρτης ( m. Sg. )) Is a seaside village 5 km south of Agios Kirykos. The place was known in Greece for the production of apricots. Today's production only serves the local market and reaches about a tenth of the peak production of the 1940s. The Athanato Nero (Αθάνατο Νερό) spring is located near the village. The water is said to have a therapeutic effect, among other things, for stomach ailments.

In the wider area of ​​Agios Kirykos there are other settlements, especially to the north in the immediate vicinity of the road to Evdilos.

Perdiki

Perdiki (Περδίκι ( n. Sg. )) Is located on the north side of the island at an altitude of about 370 m, 6 km north of Agios Kirykos. The place name was first mentioned in a contract from 1681. Equipment and tools (some from the 17th century) are on display in the Folklore Museum. In the village of Miliopo (Μηλιωπό ( n. Sg. )) There are remains of an early Christian basilica from the 4th century AD.

Chrysostom

Chrysostomos (Χρυσόστομος ( m. Sg. )) Is located 6 km southwest of Agios Kirykos at an altitude of about 300 m.

Web links

• www.nikaria.gr General information , in Greek

Individual evidence

1. ^ Map 209 Ikaria / Fourni, 1: 50,000 . Road Editions, ISBN 960-8189-48-9 .
2. ^ Map NA 6 Samos - Ikaria, 1: 70,000 . Z-Editions, ISBN 960-6693-12-0 .
3. ↑ ^{a b} Results of the 2011 census, Greek Statistical Office (ΕΛ.ΣΤΑΤ) ( Memento from June 27, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) (Excel document, 2.6 MB)