Vathy, Samos

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Vathy (Βαθύ)

Location
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Coordinates	37°44′N 26°59′E / 37.733, 26.983Coordinates: 37°44′N 26°59′E / 37.733, 26.983
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max):	0 - 10 m (0 - 33 ft)
Government
Country:	Greece
Periphery:	North Aegean
Prefecture:	Samos
Mayor:	Phílippos Petroúskas
Population statistics (as of 2001^[1])
City Proper
- Population:	12,384
- Area:^[2]	125.153 km² (48 sq mi)
- Density:	99 /km² (256 /sq mi)
Codes
Postal codes:	831 00
Area codes:	22730
License plate codes:	ΜΟ
Website
www.vathi.gr

Vathy (Greek: Βαθύ - Vathý), also known as Samos, is a municipality on the island of Samos in eastern Greece. It is the capital and main town of the island and prefecture of Samos. The municipality is comprised of numerous towns, villages, and settlements, but its two largest are Samos (pop. 6,236), and Vathy (pop. 2,025). The town of Samos is the largest on the island, and the heart of its economy based on tourism.

References

^ PDF (875 KB) 2001 Census (Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece (ΕΣΥΕ). www.statistics.gr. Retrieved on 2007-10-30.
^ (Greek) Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www.ypes.gr. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.