Chios (city) facts for kids

The town of Chios from the hills

Chios (in Greek: Χίος) is a lively Greek city. It is the main city, or capital, of both the Chios island and the Chios region. Chios city is one of the largest cities you'll find on the Greek islands. Around 32,000 people call this city home.

Chios city is located right across from the coast of Turkey. It's very close to an ancient area known as Erythrea. The city is a busy port, connecting to Piraeus (a major port in Greece) and many other places by sea. You can also fly to Chios, as it has its own airport called Chios Island National Airport.