Melissa, Elis
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| Melissa Μέλισσα | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  Melissa | |
| Coordinates | 37°57′N 21°22′E / 37.950°N 21.367°ECoordinates: 37°57′N 21°22′E / 37.950°N 21.367°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | West Greece |
| Regional unit: | Elis |
| Municipality: | Andravida-Kyllini |
| Municipal unit: | Lechaina |
| Population statistics (as of 2001)[1] | |
| Community | |
| - Population: | 328 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Telephone: | 26230 |
Melissa (Greek: Μέλισσα meaning "bee", before 1957: Καστράκι - Kastraki[2]) is a village in the municipal unit of Lechaina in Elis, Greece. In 2001 its population was 328. Its elevation is 100 m. The village is situated on a low hill, 10 km east of Lechaina proper, on the road to Borsi. The village has a school and a church named Agios Tryphonas.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 595 |
| 1991 | 224 |
| 2001 | 328 |
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.
- ↑ Name changes of settlements in Greece
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