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1101:Sidirounta
1082:Omiroupoli
1019:Spartounta
959:Kampochora
922:Kallimasia
915:Exo Didyma
897:Chios Town
889:Chios Town
860:Nenitouria
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242:Demonym(s)
220:Population
128:26°08′15″E
125:38°22′21″N
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1307:Vrontados
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