Ischia
volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea
Ischia is an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The island is at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Naples. It is the largest of the Phlegrean Islands.
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Geography | |
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Location | Tyrrhenian Sea |
Area | 46.3 km2 (17.9 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 789 m (2589 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Epomeo |
Administration | |
Italy | |
Region | Campania |
Metropolitan City | Naples |
Largest settlement | Ischia (pop. 18,253) |
Demographics | |
Population | 62,027 (2009) |
Pop. density | 1,339.7/km2 (3469.8/sq mi) |