Arachova
Arachova Αράχωβα | |
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Arachova | |
Arachova | |
Location within the regional unit | |
Coordinates: 38°29′N 22°35′E / 38.483°N 22.583°ECoordinates: 38°29′N 22°35′E / 38.483°N 22.583°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Boeotia |
Municipality | Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ioannis Patsantaras |
• Municipal unit | 139.45 km2 (53.84 sq mi) |
Elevation | 968 m (3,176 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 2,770 |
• Municipal unit density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 320 04 |
Area code(s) | 22670 |
Vehicle registration | ΒΙ |
Website | arachova.com |
Arachova (Greek: Αράχωβα, also Αράχοβα) is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Its name is of South Slavic origin, and denotes a place with walnut trees. It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to Delphi. Greek rebels under Georgios Karaiskakis defeated the Ottomans at the 1826 Battle of Arachova. The cheese Formaela from Arachova has been designated as a protected designation of origin.[3]
Geography
Arachova is situated at about 970 m elevation on the southern slope of Mount Parnassus, above the valley of the small river Pleistos. It is located 8 km E of Delphi, 9 km northwest of Distomo, 18 km southeast of Amfissa and 26 km west of Livadeia. The Greek National Road 48 (Naupactus - Delphi - Livadeia) passes through the town. The Parnassos Ski Centre is situated to the north.
Historical population
Year | Population |
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1981 | 2,910 |
1991 | 3,084 |
2001 | 4,158 |
2011 | 2,770 |
Gallery
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View of the town hall
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A street in Arachova
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View of Arachova
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Another street of the city
References
- ↑ "Detailed census results 2011" (in Greek).
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ WIPO
External links
See also
Parnassos | Amfikleia | Tithorea | ||
Delphi | Davleia | |||
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Desfina | Antikyra | Distomo |
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