Xylokastro
| Xylokastro Ξυλόκαστρο | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  Xylokastro | |
| Coordinates | 38°4′N 22°38′E / 38.067°N 22.633°ECoordinates: 38°4′N 22°38′E / 38.067°N 22.633°E |
Location within the regional unit  | |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit: | Corinthia |
| Municipality: | Xylokastro-Evrostina |
| Population statistics (as of 2011)[1] | |
| Municipal unit | |
| - Population: | 13,277 |
| Community | |
| - Population: | 5,715 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (center): | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Postal code: | 204 00 |
| Telephone: | 27430 |
| Auto: | ΚΡ |
| Website | |
| http://www.xylokastro.gr | |
Xylokastro (Greek: Ξυλόκαστρο) is a seaside town and a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Xylokastro-Evrostina, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] In 2011 its population was 5,715 for the town and 13,277 for the municipal unit. The beach and the forests attract many visitors.
Subdivisions
The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities (2011 population and constituent villages in brackets):
- Ano Trikala (104, Ano Trikala, Zireia)
- Dendro (144)
- Geliniatika (431, Geliniatika, Spartinaaika)
- Kamari (903, Kamari, Kariotika)
- Karya (597, Karya, Kariotika)
- Kato Loutro (442, Kato Loutro, Ano Loutro)
- Kato Synoikia Trikalon (254)
- Korfiotissa (75)
- Lagkadaiika (74, Lagkadaiika, Amfithea)
- Manna (476)
- Melissi (913)
- Mesi Synoikia Trikalon (73)
- Nees Vrysoules (76)
- Panariti (349)
- Pellini (82)
- Pitsa (669, Ano Pitsa, Kato Pitsa)
- Rethi (194)
- Riza (429, Riza, Valtos, Georgantaiika, Sigeritsa, Chartsianika)
- Sofiana (80)
- Stylia (147)
- Sykia (492)
- Thalero (162)
- Throfari (73)
- Xanthochori (83)
- Xylokastro (5,715, Xylokastro, Mertikaiika)
- Zemeno (240)
Population
| Year | Town population | Municipality population |
|---|---|---|
| 1700 | 65 | - |
| 1981 | 5,188 | - |
| 1991 | 5,821 | 16,802 |
| 2001 | 5,618 | 15,273 |
| 2011 | 5,715 | 13,277 |
Geography
Xylokastro is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth, 30 km northwest of Corinth, near the mouth of the river Trikalitikos. Apart from the narrow strip of land along the coast, where the town Xylokastro lies, the municipal unit is mountainous. The Greek National Road 8a (Corinth - Patras) passes through the town.
History
The town took its name from a wooden castle (Greek: ξύλινο κάστρο), probably built in the 13th century.[3] It was also known as Solo Castro.[4] The village Stylia was known as Viladusa by the Venetians in the 18th century.[5]
Persons
- Vlassis Bonatsos (1949 - October 14, 2004 in Athens, Greece), a Greek actor
References
- ↑ Detailed census results 2011 (Greek)
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr
- ↑ De Wit, 1680
- ↑ www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr
External links
- Official website - Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina (in Greek)
- GTP - Xylokastro
- GTP - Municipality of Xylokastro
See also
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