Dia (island)
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Dia (Greek: Δία ['ði.a]), also pronounced locally Ntia (Ντία ['di.a]), is an uninhabited island off the northern coast of the Greek island of Crete. The island is 5 km long, 3 km wide and is located approximately 13 km north of Heraklion. Administratively, Dia is part of the community of Elia within the municipal unit of Gouves, Hersonissos municipality in Heraklion.
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Native name: Δία | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 35.448°N 25.220°E / 35.448; 25.220 |
Archipelago | Cretan Islands |
Area | 11.909 km2 (4.598 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
Administration | |
Greece | |
Region | Crete |
Regional unit | Heraklion |
Demographics | |
Population | 2 (2001) |
Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
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In the south coast of Dia there are four coves, from west to east Agios Georgios, Kapari, Panagia (Madonna) and Agrielia. One more cove, Aginara, is to the east.