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Koskinou

Coordinates: 36°23′N 28°13′E / 36.383°N 28.217°E / 36.383; 28.217
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Koskinou
Κοσκινού
Koskinou is located in Greece
Koskinou
Koskinou
Coordinates: 36°23′N 28°13′E / 36.383°N 28.217°E / 36.383; 28.217
CountryGreece
Administrative regionSouth Aegean
Regional unitRhodes
MunicipalityRhodes
Municipal unitKallithea
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community4,948
Time zoneUTC 2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 3 (EEST)
Hellenistic sculpture found at Koskinou

Koskinou (Greek: Κοσκινού) is a village on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located 5 miles from Rhodes town and 6 miles from the island resort of Faliraki and the Music School of Rhodes.

Koskinou is famous for its unique traditional houses decorated with bright, vibrant colours. There is a major festival on July 17 when the village celebrates the name day of St. Marina with customary music and dancing. The village is part of the Kallithea-Rhodes Municipality. The local football team called Diyenis Koskinou reside in the fourth division of the Greek league.

References

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  1. ^ "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.
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