Ermoupoli Facts for Kids

"Hermoupolis" redirects here. For the cargo ship in service 1947-66, see SS Hermoupolis.

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Ermoupoli

Ερμούπολη

Clockwise from top: Panoramic view of the City of Ermoupoli, the Miaouli Square and the City Hall of Ermoupoli, Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, a central street in Ermoupoli, Industrial Museum of Ermoupoli, Building of the South Aegean Administration, and characteristic examples of urban architecture in Ermoupoli.

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Ermoupoli

Location in Greece

Country

Greece

Administrative region

South Aegean

Regional unit

Syros

Municipality

Syros-Ermoupoli

• Municipal unit

11.2 km² (4.3 sq mi)

Elevation

20 m (70 ft)

Population

(2021)

• Municipal unit

13,399

• Municipal unit density

1,196/km² (3,099/sq mi)

Community

• Population

11,039 (2021)

Time zone

UTC+2 (EET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+3 (EEST)

Postal code

841 00

Area code(s)

22810

Vehicle registration

ΕΜ

Website

www.hermoupolis.gr

Ermoupoli (Greek: Ερμούπολη) is a beautiful town in Greece. It's located on Syros island, which is part of the Cyclades islands. Its name means "Town of Hermes" after the ancient Greek god Hermes.

Ermoupoli is not just a town; it's also the capital of the South Aegean region. This means it's an important center for government and business in this part of Greece. Since 2011, it has been part of the larger municipality called Syros-Ermoupoli.

History of Ermoupoli
Geography and Climate
- Ermoupoli's Weather
Famous People from Ermoupoli
Gallery
See also

History of Ermoupoli

Ermoupoli was founded in the 1820s during the Greek Revolution. This was a time when Greece was fighting for its freedom. Many people from other Greek islands came to Syros to find safety. They built Ermoupoli next to an older town called Ano Syros.

Soon, Ermoupoli became a very important place for trade and industry in Greece. It was a busy port where many ships came and went. A famous company called the Greek Steamship Company was even started here in 1856. Shipyards in Syros built thousands of ships, showing how important the town was for shipping.

Panoramic view of the harbour.

However, by the late 1800s, another city called Piraeus became more important than Ermoupoli. Because of this, Ermoupoli's importance as a port declined. But it remained the main administrative center for the Cyclades islands.

In recent years, Ermoupoli's economy has improved a lot. It now focuses on services, industry, education, and tourism. This has brought new life and opportunities to the town.

The Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of the city.

Geography and Climate

Ermoupoli's Weather

Ermoupoli has a typical Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The weather is usually pleasant, making it a popular place to visit.

Climate data for Ermoupoli, Greece
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	55 (13)	56 (13)	60 (16)	67 (19)	75 (24)	84 (29)	87 (31)	86 (30)	81 (27)	74 (23)	65 (18)	58 (14)	71 (21)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	47 (8)	47 (8)	49 (9)	54 (12)	60 (16)	68 (20)	72 (22)	73 (23)	68 (20)	62 (17)	56 (13)	50 (10)	59 (15)
Source: <World Weather Online= >

Famous People from Ermoupoli

Many notable people have come from Ermoupoli. Here are a few:

Emmanouil Benakis (1843–1929): A successful merchant and politician.
Olga Broumas (1949): A well-known poet and translator.
Manos Eleutheriou: A talented lyricist who wrote song lyrics.
Stelios Mainas (1957): A popular actor.
Emmanuel Rhoides (1836–1904): A famous writer and journalist.
Markos Vamvakaris (1905–1972): A very important rebetiko musician. Rebetiko is a type of Greek folk music.
Demetrius Vikelas (1835–1908): A businessman and writer. He was also the very first president of the International Olympic Committee.