Nisída Makrá

Welcome to Nisída Makrá, a Temperate island in the Aegean Sea, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Nisída Makrá unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

• Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
• Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
• Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
• Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
• News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Nisída Makrá

Size: 0.609 km²
Coastline: 4.9 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Aegean Sea
Continent: Europe

Nisída Makrá is a Tiny Island spanning 0.609 km² with a coastline of 4.9 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Aegean Sea – Located in the eastern Mediterranean, this microplate is characterized by seismic and volcanic activity due to its interaction with the Eurasian and African Plates.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 36.27062827 / Longitude: 25.8865422

Climate and weather of Nisída Makrá

Climate Zone: Temperate
Climate Details: Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
Temperature: Hot Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of coastal areas with abundant sunshine.

Topography and nature of Nisída Makrá

Timezone: UTC+02:00
Timezone places: Europe/Mariehamn
Max. Elevation: 15 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 0%

The mean elevation is 2 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 15 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. Nisída Makrá has a tree cover of 0 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Nisída Makrá

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Nisída Makrá. The nearest airport is Santorini Airport, located 47 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Nisída Makrá. The closest major port is NISOS NAXOS, approximately 108 km away.

The mean population of Nisída Makrá is 6 per km². Nisída Makrá is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Greece.

Continuing your journey, Nisí Anáfi is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Greece is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Nisída Makrá

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Nisída Makrá. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.