Area Quick Fact

Population
Around 6000 people in the winter and 15,000 in the summer.
Geography
Located about 47 kilometers southwest of Rhodes, Karpathos comprises 10 villages
Coordinates
35°35′N 27°08′E
Area
324.800 km² (125 sq.mi.)
Capital
Karpathos (town)
Density
20 /km² (52 /sq.mi.)
Climate
Mediterranean climate with sunny and dry summers and mild winters.