Marathias, Corfu
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| Marathias Μαραθιάς |
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| Statistics | |
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| Prefecture: | Corfu |
| Island: | Corfu |
| Municipality: | Korissia |
| Municipal district: | Argyrades |
| Location: Latitude: Longitude: |
39.42 (39° 25") N 19.985 (19° 59") E |
| Population: (2001) -Village -Municipal district -Percent of the munucipal district-Percent of the municipality -Percent of the prefecture |
330 (-18 or -5.41%) 16.33% 6.26% |
| Altitude: -lowest: -centre: |
20 m |
| Postal code: | GR-490 80 |
| Car designation: | KK |
Marathias (Greek: Μαραθιάς) also with the second a accented is a village in the southern part of the island of Corfu. It is also in the municipal district of Argyrades and the municipality of Korissia. Its 2001 population was 330 for the settlement. Marathias is located north of the city of Corfu and near Episkepsi. Several hills dominate the area and farmlands cover the area and the bay dominates the northeast, the 20th parallel east is about 2 km to the east along with the municipal boundary with Lefkimmi. It also has a nearby beach which makes the place famous. It is linked with the road connecting the GR-25 (Corfu - Argyrades - Lefkimmi).
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[edit] Nearest places
- Vitalades, east
- Neochoraki, northwest
[edit] Population
| Year | Settlement population | Change Percent of the municipal district | Percent of the municipality | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 350 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 332 | -18 or -5.14% | 16.33% | 6.26% |
[edit] About Marathias
Marathias is an old village and is built in the ridge over a hill rich in olives. it had a large destruction from the plagu that affected the population. Its residents left to a lower spot and rubble is situated at the old village.
[edit] Other
Marathias has a school, a few churches, a post office, a few restaurants, taverns, and a square (plateia). Its nearest lyceum (middle school) and gymnasium (secondary school) are in Klimatia.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Marathias at the GTP Travel Pages
- Map and aerial photos:
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- Satellite images: Google or Microsoft Virtual Earth - image now available
- Coordinates:
| Municipal districts of the municipality of Korissia |
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| Argyrades (Agios Georgios Argyradon | Marathias | Neochoraki) | Agios Nikolaos (Notos | Roumanades) | Kouspades (Boukari) | Perivoli ( Potamia) | Petriti (Korakades) | Vasiliatika |
| Greece | Ionian Islands | Corfu prefecture | Corfu Island | Korissia |
