Nisída Palaiá Soúda

Nisída Palaiá Soúda
0.110 km²
Coastline: 1.315 km
Landform: Plains
69 / km²
UTC+02:00
Tree Cover: 88%
Open Woodland

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

Geography and size of Nisída Palaiá Soúda

Size: 0.11 km²
Coastline: 1.3 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Aegean Sea
Continent: Europe

Nisída Palaiá Soúda is a Tiny Island spanning 0.11 km² with a coastline of 1.3 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: 35.49951058 / Longitude: 24.17987596

Climate and weather of Nisída Palaiá Soúda

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 Palaiá Soúda

Timezone: UTC+02:00
Timezone places: Europe/Mariehamn
Max. Elevation: 5 m
Mean Elevation: -18 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 88%

The mean elevation is -18 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 5 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: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Nisída Palaiá Soúda has a tree cover of 88 %.

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 Palaiá Soúda

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Nisída Palaiá Soúda. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, located 5 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Nisída Palaiá Soúda. The closest major port is SOUDHA, approximately 2 km away.

The mean population of Nisída Palaiá Soúda is 70 per km². Nisída Palaiá Soúda is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Greece.

Continuing your journey, Nisí Gávdos 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.

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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.

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