| Kiotari Κιοτάρι | |
|---|---|
| Community | |
 Church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour (Μεταμόρφωση Σωτήρος) | |
  Kiotari | |
| Coordinates: 36°2′46″N 27°57′16″E / 36.04611°N 27.95444°E / 36.04611; 27.95444 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | South Aegean |
| Regional unit | Rhodes |
| Municipality | Rhodes |
| Municipal unit | Asklipieio |
| Population | |
| • Community | 281 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 851 09 |
Kiotari (Greek: Κιοτάρι) is a coastal village situated on the southeastern coast of the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.
History
Historically, Kiotari was a fishing village with its economy centered on traditional coastal activities. In recent decades, the village has undergone significant transformation driven by the growth of tourism, leading to the development of hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and other tourist-oriented infrastructure.
In 2023, the village was severely affected by wildfires, causing widespread damage to the natural landscape and infrastructure, necessitating the evacuation of residents and tourists.
Population
The population of Kiotari has been recorded in the national censuses of Greece, indicating a steady increase in its permanent population over the years.
| Year | Permanent population | De facto population |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 32 | 106 |
| 2001 | 115 | 122 |
| 2011 | 163 | 2,876 |
| 2021 | 281 | N/A |
Transport
Kiotari is connected to the rest of Rhodes by a public bus service, operated by KTEL Rodou A.E. This service provides regular routes to major destinations on the island, including the city of Rhodes and Lindos.
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- Δανδόλου, Ναταλία (2023-08-20). "Ρόδος: Σε απόγνωση επιχειρήσεις και κάτοικοι στο Κιοτάρι". Οικονομικός Ταχυδρόμος - ot.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- Fuller-Love, Heidi (2024-08-15). "How locals are rebuilding Rhodes one year after devastating wildfires". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Απογραφές πληθυσμού 1991,2001,2011 σύμφωνα με την κωδικοποίηση της Απογραφής 2011" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- "Rhodes – Kiotari". Ktel Rodou. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- "Kiotari – Lindos". Ktel Rodou. Retrieved 2024-10-19.