Oitylo

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Coordinates: 36°42′N 22°23′E

Oitylo (Οίτυλο)
Coordinates	36°42′ N 22°23′ E
Country	Greece
Periphery	Peloponnese
Prefecture	Laconia
Population	5,203 source (2001)
Elevation	251 m
Postal code	230 62
Area code	27330
Licence plate code	ΑΚ

Oitylo (Greek: Οίτυλο) is one of the oldest towns in Mani. It was mentioned in the Iliad by Homer. In the Middle Ages, Oitylo grew to become the most important town in Messenian Mani. The only town in Mani that rivalled Oitylos in numbers of pirates was Skoutari. Now Areopoli has taken Oitylo's place as most important town in Messenian Mani. Areopoli is also the seat of the municipality of Oitylo.

Contents 1 Communities 2 Historical population 3 Geography (community) 4 Other 5 External links 6 See also

[edit] Communities

• Areopoli
• Neo Oitylo

[edit] Historical population

Year	Communal population	Change	Municipal population	Change
1991	313	-194/-38.26%	4,985	-

[edit] Geography (community)

• Location:
  • Longitude: 22.3855 (22°23'10") E
  • Latitude: 36.7105 (36°42'38") N
• Postal code: 230 63
• Elevation:
  • Centre: about 210 m
• Dialing code: 030-27330

[edit] Other

Oitylo (community and municipality) has schools, lyceums, a few gymnasia, churches, a post office and a few squares (plateies).

[edit] External links

• Coordinates: 36°42′38″N, °22′23″10

[edit] See also

• List of communities of Laconia

Municipalities and communities of the Laconia Prefecture
Asopos • East Mani • Elos • Faris • Geronthres • Gytheio • Krokees • Molaoi • Monemvasia • Mystras • Niata • Oinountas • Oitylo • Pellana • Skala • Smynos • Sparta • Therapnes • Voies • Zarakas
Elafonisos • Karyes