Chrysovitsi
| Chrysovitsi Χρυσοβίτσι | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  Chrysovitsi | |
| Coordinates | 37°33′N 22°13′E / 37.550°N 22.217°ECoordinates: 37°33′N 22°13′E / 37.550°N 22.217°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit: | Arcadia |
| Municipality: | Tripoli |
| Municipal unit: | Falanthos |
| Population statistics (as of 2001)[1] | |
| Village | |
| - Population: | 196 |
| Community | |
| - Population: | 263 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | TP |
Chrysovitsi (Greek: Χρυσοβίτσι) is a mountain village and a community in the municipal unit of Falanthos, Arcadia, Greece. At the 2001 census its population was 196 for the village, and 263 for the community, which includes the village Mantaiika, 5 km southeast of Chrysovitsi. Built on the slopes of Mainalo at 1,100 m, Chrysovitsi is one of the highest villages in the Peloponnese. It is a traditional settlement since November 23, 1998 (Law 908D) and its code number is 12317201. Chrysovitsi is 4 km southwest of Piana, 7 km northeast of Lykochia, 11 km east of Stemnitsa and 15 km northwest of Tripoli.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 187 |
| 1991 | 183 |
| 2001 | 196 |
History
The settlement dates back to the 15th century. Around 1700, it was mentioned as Chrissovizzi under the Venetian census and later Xovitzi (Ξοβίτζι). The village was a center of Greek rebellion during the Greek Revolution of 1821. The revolutionary leader Theodoros Kolokotronis grew up in nearby Limpovisi. In 1935, a lumbermill was built, which was operated until 1972. It is now used as a museum by the Forest Council. In 1997, the formerly independent community joined the municipality of Falanthos.
See also
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 793 KB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
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