Vogatsiko

Vogatsiko
Βογατσικό

Vogatsiko, partial view
Location
Vogatsiko
Coordinates
Government
Country: Greece
Region: West Macedonia
Regional unit: Kastoria
Municipality: Orestida
Municipal unit: Ion Dragoumis
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Village
 - Population: 793
 - Area: 0.46 km2 (0 sq mi)
 - Density: 1,724 /km2 (4,465 /sq mi)
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center): 800 m (2,625 ft)
Postal: 52053
Telephone: 24670-95
Auto: KT

Vogatsiko (Greek: Βογατσικό, Vogatsikó) is a village in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia, located at the southeast corner of Kastoria regional unit. It was the seat of the municipality of Ion Dragoumis. The village's population is estimated at some 800 people. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and overlooks a valley through which Aliakmon river passes. An overhead map can be found here.

The village has a rich history, including being the origin of the Dragoumis family and its most notable member, Ion Dragoumis.

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