Styra, Greece
Styra
Στύρα | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 24°15′E / 38.167°N 24.250°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Euboea |
| Municipality | Karystos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 188.583 km2 (72.812 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,686 |
| • Municipal unit density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
| • Community | 528 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 340 15 |
| Area code(s) | 22240 |
| Vehicle registration | ΧΑ |
Styra (Greek: Στύρα, also Χωριό - Chorio) is a village and a former municipality on the island Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Karystos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 188.583 km2. It is located in the southern part of Euboea, facing the eastern shore of Attica across the South Euboean Gulf. Nowadays it can be reached by ferryboat from the tiny harbor of Agia Marina, as well as by bridge from Chalcis. the Stouronisi (Styra Island).takes its name from the town of Styra.