Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands

Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands

The Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands is the central municipality of Corfu which is an island in the Ionian sea and one of the most densely populated in the Mediterranean. It consists of the municipal units of Kerkyraion, Achilleion, Ereikoussa, Mathraki, Othonoi, Paleokastriton, Parelioi, and Phaeacians. According to the 2021 census, the municipality has 67,112 permanent residents, while during the summer period it experiences significant tourist flows.

The central port in the city of Corfu is a state-of-the-art harbor that contributes to the commercial, passenger, maritime, tourist, and fishing activities of the island. Additionally, there are 3 fishing associations operating on the island.

Prefecture : Ionian Islands
Population : 67.112
Member since : 2023
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Practices for the marine environment

The Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands is a founding member of the network and has implemented the following practices for the preservation of the marine ecosystem:

  • 1 Marine Litter Collection Station at Garitsa Bay in the Anemomylos area that has contributed to the collection of 44,800 recyclable materials and 130 kg of fishing gear (2021-2023)
  • 2 widespread initiatives including underwater and coastal clean-ups
  • 2 research programs that included sampling and analysis of seabed sediments and microplastics
  • 1 educational program in primary education classes