Kerpini
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| Kerpini Κερπινή | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  Kerpini | |
| Coordinates | 38°5′N 22°6′E / 38.083°N 22.100°ECoordinates: 38°5′N 22°6′E / 38.083°N 22.100°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | West Greece |
| Regional unit: | Achaea |
| Municipality: | Kalavryta |
| Municipal unit: | Kalavryta |
| Population statistics (as of 2001)[1] | |
| Village | |
| - Population: | 207 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | AX |
Kerpini (Greek: Κερπινή), is a small mountain village in the north of the municipality of Kalavryta in Achaea, Greece. In 2001 its population was 207. It is 5 km west of Kato Zachlorou and 5 km north of Kalavryta town.
Notable people
Kerpini was the home of the Zaimis family which produced several revolutionary leaders and politicians:
- Andreas Zaimis (1791–1840), fighter in the Greek War of Independence
- Thrasyvoulos Zaimis (1822–1880), former Prime Minister of Greece
- Alexandros Zaimis (1855–1936), former Prime Minister of Greece, High Commissioner of Crete and President of Greece
- Theodoros Zaimis, physician
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 287 |
| 1991 | 235 |
| 2001 | 207 |
See also
External links
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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