Zakynthos (city) facts for kids
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Zakynthos
Ζάκυνθος
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Panorama of Zakynthos
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 Zakynthos
Location in Greece
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| Country | Greece | |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands | |
| Regional unit | Zakynthos | |
| Municipality | Zakynthos | |
| • Municipal unit | 45.79 km2 (17.68 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Municipal unit | 16,996 | |
| • Municipal unit density | 371.17/km2 (961.33/sq mi) | |
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| • Population | 9,760 (2021) | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal code |
291 00
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| Area code(s) | 26950 | |
| Vehicle registration | ΖΑ | |
Zakynthos (Greek: Ζάκυνθος, romanized: Zákynthos) is a city in Greece. It is also known as Zante. This city is the main town on the island of Zakynthos, which is part of the Ionian Islands.
Since 2011, Zakynthos City is a special part of the larger Zakynthos municipality. It serves as the capital of the entire island. People in Greece often call the main town "Chora" if it has the same name as the island.
The area of Zakynthos City is about 45.79 square kilometers (17.68 sq mi). In 2021, about 16,996 people lived there. The city is divided into smaller areas called communities. These include Zakynthos, Ampelokipoi, Argasi, Vasilikos, Gaitani, and Bochali. The Strofades islands are also part of this area. They are about 50 kilometers (31 mi) south of Zakynthos island.
Visiting Zakynthos City
Zakynthos City does not have many big resorts itself. However, many tourists come here from all over the island. They enjoy boat trips, the nightlife, and trying local foods. The city is very popular with visitors from Europe. Many Croatian and British tourists especially like to visit.
Famous People from Zakynthos
Many important people were born in Zakynthos. Here are a few of them:
- Dionysios (16th century): He is the patron saint of Zakynthos.
- Pavlos Carrer (1829–1896): A famous composer who wrote music.
- Ugo Foscolo (1778–1827): A well-known writer, revolutionary, and poet.
- Andreas Kalvos (1792–1869): Another important poet from the island.
- Dionysios Solomos (1798–1857): A very famous poet. He wrote the words for the Greek national anthem.
Friends Around the World
Zakynthos has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It means they share culture and ideas.
Zakynthos is twinned with:
Limassol, Cyprus
Serravalle, San Marino
Kiryat Bialik, Israel
Guadalajara, Mexico
See also
- Zacinto (ciudad) para niños (In Spanish)
