Gavdos

Gavdos
Γαύδος
Satellite image of Gavdos
Gavdos
Location within the region
Coordinates: 34°50′N 24°05′E / 34.833°N 24.083°E / 34.833; 24.083
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCrete
Regional unitChania
Area
  Municipality
32.4 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Highest elevation
345 m (1,132 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipality
142
  Density4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
730 01
Area code(s)28230
Vehicle registrationΧΝ

Gavdos (Greek: Γαύδος [ˈɣavðos]) is the southernmost Greek island, located to the south of its much larger neighbour, Crete, of which it is administratively a part, in the regional unit of Chania. It forms a community with surrounding islets and was part of the former Selino Province.