Nea Kios Νέα Κίος |
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Coordinates: 37°35′N 22°44′E / 37.583°N 22.733°ECoordinates: 37°35′N 22°44′E / 37.583°N 22.733°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Argolis |
Municipality | Argos-Mykines |
• Municipal unit | 5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 2,778 |
• Municipal unit density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 210 53 |
Area code(s) | 27510 |
Vehicle registration | AP |
Nea Kios (Greek: Νέα Κίος), is a village and former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Argos-Mykines, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 5.700 km2. It was founded by refugees from Cius in Bithynia after the expulsion of the Greeks from Asia Minor.
Nea Kios is situated in a plain on the coast of the Argolic Gulf, at the mouth of the river Inachos. It is 4 km northwest of Myloi, 6 km south of Argos and 6 km northwest of Nafplio.
Nea Kios fosters partnerships with the following places: