Konistres

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Konistres
Κονίστρες
Location
Konistres
Coordinates 38°34′N 24°3′E / 38.567°N 24.050°E / 38.567; 24.050Coordinates: 38°34′N 24°3′E / 38.567°N 24.050°E / 38.567; 24.050
Government
Country:Greece
Administrative region: Central Greece
Regional unit: Euboea
Municipality: Kymi-Aliveri
Population statistics (as of 2001)[1]
Municipal unit
 - Population: 4,077
 - Area: 127.6 km2 (49 sq mi)
 - Density: 32 /km2 (83 /sq mi)
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Auto: ΧΑ

Konistres (Greek: Κονίστρες) is a village and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since a local government reform in 2011, it has been part of the municipality of Kymi-Aliveri, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 4,077 (2001). Konistres emanates from the ancient word "Konistra". Konistra means palaistra (in Greek), which is a wrestling pitch.

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References

  1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 793 KB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003. 
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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