Native name: Περιστέρα | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°ECoordinates: 39°11′N 23°58′E / 39.18°N 23.97°E |
Archipelago | Sporades |
Total islands | 2 |
Highest elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
Highest point | Mt. Stefani |
Administration | |
Greece
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Region | Thessaly |
Regional unit | Sporades |
Municipality | Alonnisos |
Demographics | |
Population | 30 (2011) |
Postal code | 37005 |
Area code(s) | 24240 |
Vehicle registration | BO |
Peristera (Greek: Περιστέρα, feminine form of pigeon), also Aspro, locally Xero (meaning dry), is a Greek island in the Sporades. It is administratively part of the municipality of Alonnisos and is also directly east of the namesake island. As of 2011[update], the resident population of the island was 30. Peristera is in Zone B of the Alonnisos Marine Park.
Its nearest islands and islets are Alonnisos to the north and west and Adelfoi Islets to the west.