Itea, Phocis
| Itea Ιτέα | |
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| Location | |
  Itea | |
| Coordinates | 38°26′N 22°26′E / 38.433°N 22.433°ECoordinates: 38°26′N 22°26′E / 38.433°N 22.433°E |
Location within the regional unit  | |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | Central Greece |
| Regional unit: | Phocis |
| Municipality: | Delphi |
| Population statistics (as of 2001)[1] | |
| Municipal unit | |
| - Population: | 6,072 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (center): | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Postal code: | 332 00 |
| Telephone: | 22650 |
| Auto: | ΑΜ |
Itea (Greek: Ιτέα meaning willow), is a town and a former municipality in the southeastern part of Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The Greek National Road 48/E65 connects Itea with Antirrio, Naupactus and Livadeia, the GR-27 with Amfissa and Lamia. It is located about 10 kilometres (6 miles) S of Amfissa, S of Lamia, about 15 km (9 miles) SW of Delphi, WSW of Livadeia, E of Naupactus and the Rio-Antirrio bridge and 10 km (6 miles) N of Galaxidi.
Historical population
| Year | Town population | Municipality population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,438 | - |
| 1991 | 4,303 | 5592 |
| 2001 | 4,666 | 6,072 |
The majority of the population live in Itea proper. Itea has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium, a church, a post office, banks, hotels, taverns, cafes, bars and a square (plateia) which is located north and a port in the central part and aligning within the residential area. East of Itea lies Kirra which was the ancient port of Delphi. Itea and Kirra comprise one residential area.
The area around Itea is situated in a plain filled with farms and groves which connects up to the north near Amfissa. The mountains mainly filled with rocks and bushes lie to the east and west. On clear days, the Peloponnese can be seen. Other views include Galaxidi, central and northern Phocis mountains including parts of the Parnassus and the Gkiona. The Bay of Itea is connected with the Gulf of Itea which is also Crisaean Gulf which connects with the Corinthian Gulf. The name dates back to ancient times.
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.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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