Agios Minas (island)
| Native name: Άγιος Μηνάς | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Agios Minas from Fournoi | |
  Agios Minas | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 37°35′53″N 26°33′14″E / 37.598°N 26.554°ECoordinates: 37°35′53″N 26°33′14″E / 37.598°N 26.554°E |
| Archipelago | North Aegean |
| Area | 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
|
Greece | |
| Region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Ikaria |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3 (2011) |
Agios Minas (Greek: Άγιος Μηνάς) is a Greek island in Fournoi Korseon cluster. It is located east of Fournoi. Agios Minas is the third largest island of the cluster with an area of 2.5 km2.[1] On the island, only few shepherds live occasionally. The population of the island is 3 inhabitants according to 2011 census.[2][3] Administratively, Agios Minas belongs to Ikaria (regional unit) and Fournoi Korseon municipality.
Nature
Agios Minas along with the whole cluster belongs to the network Natura 2000. Important plant species on the island are thyme and common sage. Also, there are important birds such as Eleonora's falcon and European shag.[1]
Historical population
| Census | Settlement |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
References
- 1 2 "Άγιος Μηνάς". ehw.gr. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ "Νησάκια - κουκκίδες με ηρωικούς κατοίκους". kathimerini.gr. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
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