Nenita
Community in Greece
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Nenita (Greek: Νένητα) is a town in Ionia, Chios, Greece.[2] It is located in the south-east Chios, 17 km south of Chios (town). Nenita belongs to Chios municipality and Ionia municipal unit.
Nenita
Νένητα | |
|---|---|
  Nenita | |
| Coordinates: 38°14′N 26°06′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Chios |
| Municipality | Chios |
| Municipal unit | Ionia |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 930 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 821 02 |
| Area code | 22710 |
| Vehicle registration | ΧΙ |
History
Nenita is mentioned by European visitors during Ottoman Rule in Greece. It is mentioned as developed and big village. Its name possible derives from the Greek word neonita (νεώνητα) that means new buildings. Nenita suffered great damages during destructive earthquake of 1881.[3][4] Nowadays, Nenita is a big village of South Chios. The residents employed in agriculture, mostly the agriculture and production of mastic. Nenita is associated with the icon of Archangel Michael.[citation needed]
Historical population
| Census | Settlement | Community |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1,052 | |
| 2001 | 1,038 | 1,156 |
| 2011 | 903 | 924 |
| 2021 | 910 | 930 |
