Mathraki
{{Infobox Greek Dimos
|name = Mathraki
|name_local = Μαθράκι
|type = municipal unit
|image_map = DE Mathrakiou.svg
|map_caption = Location within the regional unit
|periph = Ionian Islands
|periphunit = Corfu
|municipality = Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands
|pop_municunit = 174
|population_as_of = 2021
|area_municunit = 3.532
|elevation_max = 152
|coordinates = {{coord|39|46|N|19|31|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code = 491 00
|area_code = 26630
|licence = ΚΥ
|website = [http://mathraki.net mathraki.net]
|image_skyline = 230 px
|caption_skyline = The Diapontian islands, with Mathraki on the left
}}
Mathraki ({{langx|el|Μαθράκι}}, {{langx|grc|Μαθράκιον}}) is an island and a former community of the Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the Diapontian Islands. Since the 2019 local government reform, it is part of the municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands, of which it is a municipal unit.{{Cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFqnM3eAbJzrXdtvSoClrL87TVLbP6RgP3tIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6qSYtMQEkEHLwnFqmgJSA5UkHEKavWyL4FoKqSe4BlOTSpEWYhszF8P8UqWb_zFijOYvZQ9oVzh_eHrjhF2IgFB0wiv-nanwQoPLtSkFjBWO|title=Τροποποίηση του άρθρου 1 του ν. 3852/2010|trans-title=Amendment of Article 1 of l. 3852/2010|page=1164|language=el|publisher=Government Gazette}} The municipal unit has an area of 3.532 km2.{{cite web|url=http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf |publisher=National Statistical Service of Greece |title=Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation) |language=el |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921212047/http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf |archivedate=2015-09-21 }} Mathraki is a 45-minute boat ride off the coast of Corfu (4 NM from Cape Arilas). It has three restaurants that double as general stores, villas and "rooms to let". Mathraki is a quiet island that manages to stay clear of tourists except for the occasional hikers that brave the rocky coastline. The municipal unit includes the three nearby islets Diakopo, Diaplo and Tracheia.
History
File:Diapontia Island flag.jpg
Mathraki was inhabited since the 16th century by settlers from the nearby islands of Paxoi and Othonoi. The origin of its name is unknown, but according to a popular tradition, derives from anthrakia, because in the past the island had been burnt.{{cite web|title=Στο λιμάνι της γαλήνης|date=22 May 2010 |url=http://www.kathimerini.gr/394099/article/politismos/arxeio-politismoy/sto-limani-ths-galhnhs|publisher=kathimerini.gr|accessdate=21 June 2015}} It became part of Greece in 1864, when the Ionian islands were ceded to Greece by the British. Today it is a serene and tranquil place for holidays. In 2021, the only elementary school of the island re-opened after 21 years with only one student.{{Cite web|last=IEFIMERIDA.GR|first=NEWSROOM|date=2021-09-15|title=Ανοιξε μετά από 21 χρόνια το σχολείο στο νησί Μαθράκι, με έναν μαθητή, τον Τάσο -Συγκίνηση στον αγιασμό [βίντεο] {{!}} ΕΛΛΑΔΑ|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/sholeio-mathraki-enas-mathitis-iefimerida-agiasmos|access-date=2021-09-15|website=iefimerida.gr|language=el}}
Historical population
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" |Population |
|---|
| 2001
! scope="row" | 297 |
| 2011
! scope="row" | 329 |
| 2021
! scope="row" | 174 |
References
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External links
- Official site from Local Authority [https://web.archive.org/web/20110721075451/http://mathraki.corfumail.gr/ Official site from Mathraki Local Authority (Languages Greek-English-Italian]
- Official site from Prefecture of Corfu [http://www.corfuvisit.net/default.asp?id=35&mnu=5&content=&ACT=0&grp=&LangID=English Official site from Prefecture of Corfu (multi language)]
- Website for Mathraki Island www.mathraki.net [http://www.mathraki.net]
{{Ionian Islands}}
{{Central Corfu div}}
Category:Populated places in Corfu (regional unit)
Category:Ports and harbours of Greece
Category:Islands of the Ionian Islands (region)
Category:Landforms of Corfu (regional unit)
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