Nenita () is a town in Ionia, Chios, Greece.Greece by Dana Facaros, Linda Theodorou 2003 page 813 It is located in the south-east Chios, 17 km south of Chios (town). Nenita belongs to Chios municipality and Ionia municipal unit.
History Nenita was mentioned by European visitors during the Ottoman period. who described it as a large village. Its name possibly derives from the Greek word neonita (νεώνητα) that means "new buildings". Nenita suffered great damages during destructive earthquake of 1881. Nowadays, Nenita is a big village of South Chios. The residents are employed in agriculture, particularly in the cultivation and production of mastic. Nenita is associated with the icon of Archangel Michael.
Historical population CensusSettlementCommunity19911,052 2001 1,0381,1562011 903 9242021 910 930
References
External links WebPage for the village