In this article, we will explore the fascinating life of West Lesbos, a topic that has captured the attention of many people throughout history. West Lesbos has been the subject of study, debates and controversies, generating great interest in different fields of knowledge. Over the years, West Lesbos has left an indelible mark on society, influencing the way we think, act and relate to the world around us. Through this article, we will dive into the various aspects of West Lesbos, revealing its importance and impact on our daily lives.
West Lesbos
Δυτική Λέσβος | |
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Coordinates: 39°14′N 26°09′E / 39.233°N 26.150°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | North Aegean |
Regional unit | Lesbos |
Government | |
• Mayor | Taxiarchis Verros |
Area | |
• Municipality | 1,072 km2 (414 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Municipality | 24,721 |
• Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vehicle registration | MY |
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West Lesbos (Greek: Δυτική Λέσβος, romanized: Dytiki Lesvos), sometimes also referred to as West Lesvos, is a municipality on the island of Lesbos in the North Aegean region in Greece. The municipality was formed from a decision by the Ministry of the Interior, published on 9 March 2019, which divided the pre-existing municipality of Lesbos. The seat of the municipality is in Kalloni.
The municipality encompasses 36 towns and villages in a total area of 1,072 square kilometers.
The economy of the Municipality of West Lesbos is 90% dependent on agriculture and tourism, mainly olive production, stock-farming, fishing, tourism, geothermy and other renewable energy sources.
Molyvos, Eresos (as well as its sister beach Skala Eresou), Petra & Vatera are the major tourism hot spots in the summer.
The municipality's first mayor, who currently still serves in the position, is Taxiarchis Verros
The municipality consists of the following seven subdivisions:
Municipal Unit | Seat |
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Municipal Unit of Agia Paraskevi | Agia Paraskevi |
Municipal Unit of Eresos-Antissa | Eresos |
Municipal Unit of Kalloni | Kalloni |
Municipal Unit of Mantamados | Mantamados |
Municipal Unit of Mithymna | Mithymna |
Municipal Unit of Petra | Petra |
Municipal Unit of Polichnitos | Polichnitos |
Mayor | Party | Start | End |
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Taxiarchis Verros | Mazi apo tin Archi | September 1st, 2019 |