Kremasti, Laconia

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Kremasti
Κρεμαστή
Location
Kremasti, Laconia (Greece)
Kremasti, Laconia
Coordinates 36°58.7′N 22°52.4′E / 36.9783, 22.8733Coordinates: 36°58.7′N 22°52.4′E / 36.9783, 22.8733
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max): 770 - 870 m (2526 - 2854 ft)
Government
Country: Greece
Periphery: Peloponese
Prefecture: Laconia
Population statistics (as of [1])
Codes
Postal: 230 60


Kremasti (Greek: Κρεμαστή) is a village in the prefecture of Laconia, Greece.

Located in the Parnonas mountain range, it is 805 m above sea level. It is part of the municipality of Niata.

Kremasti's name derives from the Greek word "kremasto," which translates to "hung" or "suspended," since the village looks as if it is suspended from the surrounding mountains.


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