Koumanis

Koumanis Κούμανης
Location
Koumanis
Coordinates	37°47′N 21°45′E / 37.783°N 21.750°E / 37.783; 21.750Coordinates: 37°47′N 21°45′E / 37.783°N 21.750°E / 37.783; 21.750
Government
Country:	Greece
Administrative region:	West Greece
Regional unit:	Elis
Municipality:	Archaia Olympia
Municipal unit:	Foloi
Population statistics (as of 2001)[1]
Village
- Population:	719
Community
- Population:	779
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	650 m (2,133 ft)

Koumanis (Greek: Κούμανης, also Κούμανι - Koumani) is a mountain village and a community in the municipal unit of Foloi, Elis, Greece. Its population in 2001 was 719 for the village and 779 for the community, which includes the small villages Ai Giannakis and Kastania. Koumanis is located at 650 m above sea level, at the northern edge of the Foloi oak forest. The small rivers Gkoura and Koumaneiko form deep ravines near Koumanis. Its climate is cool during the summer and wet during the winter. Koumanis is 3 km east of the village Foloi, 3 km southeast of Antroni, 9 km southwest of Lampeia and 20 km northeast of Olympia. The inhabitants of Koumanis and the neighbouring village Antroni were known for their bravery during the Greek War of Independence.

Population

See also

• List of settlements in Elis

External links

• The Koumani Homepage (Greek)
• Koumanis GTP Travel Pages

References