Its population was 447 in the 2021 census, and its land area is 3.65 square kilometres (1 sq mi).

[3] It has six settlements; the main one is Porto (Πόρτο), which is also where the only port is located.

[4][5] The island has dense vegetation and three beaches; Porto (Πόρτο), Bragini (Μπραγκίνι), and Fiki (Φύκι).

[5][6] The name Ereikoussa derives from the plant ereíki (ερείκη), which can be found throughout the island.

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