Peristera (Achaia), Greece

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Statistics
Prefecture: Corinthia
Municipality: Akrata
Community: Nonakrida
Location:
Latitude:
Longitude:

38.22 (38°14'30") N lat.
22.12 (22°1'15") E long.
Population: (1991)
 - Total
 - Density
 - Rank

117


Elevation:
 -lowest:
 -centre:

northern part (around 700 to 800 m)
1,049 m (centre)
near mount Helmos or Aroania
Postal code: 250 06
Area/distance code: 11-(00)30-26950
Car designation: AX

Peristera (Greek: Περιστέρα for "pigeons") is a small village, now part of the municipality of Akrata and is also a settlement of the community of Nonakrida. It is located at the foot of the mountain Helmos or Aroania, at an altitude of about 1,200 m.

Peristera is linked with the road north to Akrata. The mountains with rocks, grasslands and some forests surround Peristea and is situated in a valley. Farmlands are mainly in valley areas, forests covers parts of the municipality.

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[edit] Historical population

Year Population Change
1981 101 -
1991 117 16/-15.84%

[edit] Other

Peristera has a school, a church, a post office, banks and a small square (plateia), the nearest school is to the north.

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