Pylaros

Pylaros
Πύλαρος
Location within the regional unit
Pylaros
Coordinates: 38°19′N 20°34′E / 38.317°N 20.567°E / 38.317; 20.567
CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitKefalonia
MunicipalitySami
Area
 • Municipal unit81.1 km2 (31.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Municipal unit
1,422
 • Municipal unit density17.5/km2 (45.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΚΕ

Pylaros (Greek: Πύλαρος) is a former municipality on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sami, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located in the north-central part of the island. It has a land area of 81.112 km² and a population of 1,422 inhabitants (2021 census). The seat of the municipality and largest town is Agia Effimia.