Efyra
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For other uses, see Efyra (disambiguation).
Efyra is a small village of 481 inhabitants (2001) located in the western border of Pineia municipality. It lies at an altitude of 121 metres, and covers an area of 12 km ², of which 55% is arable and 20% is forest.
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[edit] Geography and Information
- Location:
- Longitude: 20.514 (20°30'51") E
- Latitude: 38.8513 (38°51'10") N
- Postal code: 270 69
- Elevation:
- Centre: about 141 m
- Area: 12 km²
- Dialing code: +11+30-26220 (030-26220)
Efyra lies just south of the Pineakos Ladon river, known in ancient times as the Selientas. The village shares its name with an ancient city located a couple of kilometers to the east, where King Avgias had his capital (as mentioned in Homer's Iliad , O rapsody, verse 531), on the road from Ilis to Olympia. Some ruins can be viewed between the river and a nearby hill.
[edit] Historical population
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 381 | - |
| 1991 | 441 | 60 |
| 2001 | 460 (village), 481 (community) | 19 |
[edit] Other
Today's Efyra has a primary and secondary school, a culture centre, a church (dedicated to St. George) and a beautiful square (plateia).
[edit] External links
- Mapquest - Efyra, street map not yet available
- Coordinates:
