Coordinates: 39°42′N 19°49′E / 39.700°N 19.817°E / 39.700; 19.817

Faiakes

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Faiakes
Φαίακες
Ipsos
Location within the regional unit
Location within the regional unit
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CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitCorfu
MunicipalityCentral Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Area
 • Municipal unit53.9 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
5,784
 • Municipal unit density107/km2 (278/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΚΥ

Faiakes (Greek: Φαίακες) is a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is located in the northeastern part of the island of Corfu. It has a land area of 53.850 km2[3] and a population of 5,784 (2021 census). The seat of the municipality was the village Ipsos. The municipal unit consists of the communities Agios Markos, Ano Korakiana, Kato Korakiana (incl. Ipsos), Sgourades, Sokraki, Spartylas and Zygos.

Common surnames in the area include Laskaris, Hondrogiannis, Faitas, Ladovrechis, Pellais, Nikolouzos, Metallinos and Vradis.

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