Samos (town)
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Samos
Σάμος | |
|---|---|
 Samos town from Ano Vathy | |
  Samos Location within the regional unit | |
| Coordinates: 37°45′N 26°58′E / 37.750°N 26.967°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Samos |
| Municipality | East Samos |
| Municipal unit | Vathy |
| Area | |
• Community | 9.37 km2 (3.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 5,951 |
| • Density | 635/km2 (1,640/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Samian |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 831 00 |
| Area code | 22730 |
| Vehicle registration | ΜΟ |
Samos (Greek: Σάμος, before 1958: Λιμήν Βαθέος - Limin Vatheos)[2] is a port town on the island of Samos in Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Samos[3] and of the municipality of East Samos.[4] It is also known by its old name of Vathy (Βαθύ), though this now usually refers to the old hillside suburb of Ano Vathy.
The town of Samos was built in the middle of 18th century as the port of Vathy. At first, there were only depots for the necessities of the trade. Samos town was initially named Kato Vathy (meaning lower Vathy) or Limenas Vatheos (port of Vathy). The current name (Samos Town) was given in 1958 when it combined with Ano Vathy (upper Vathy) on the hillside above the port.
During the 19th century, Samos town became the administrative centre of the island.[5] At that time, its population increased. After the union of Samos with Greece, Samos town remained the administrative centre of the island, as well as becoming the capital of the modern municipality of East Samos.
