Gravia

For other uses, see Gravia (disambiguation).
Gravia
Γραβιά
Gravia

Coordinates: 38°40′N 22°25′E / 38.667°N 22.417°ECoordinates: 38°40′N 22°25′E / 38.667°N 22.417°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Phocis
Municipality Delphi
Highest elevation 1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Lowest elevation 400 m (1,300 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
 • Municipal unit 2,975
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 330 57
Area code(s) 26940
Vehicle registration AM
Website www.gravia.gov.gr
Central church
Gravia Inn
Odysseas Androutsos monument

Gravia (Greek: Γραβιά) is a village and a former municipality in the northeastern part of Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] In 2001 its population was 897 for the village and 2,975 for the municipality. The municipal unit Gravia is situated in the foothills of the mountains Giona and Parnassus. The northeastern part of the municipal unit covers the western end of the wide valley of the river Cephissus. There are farmlands in the valley. The municipal unit borders Phthiotis to the north and northeast. The Greek National Road 27 connects Gravia with Itea, Amfissa and Lamia. Gravia is located south of Lamia, northwest of Livadia and north of Amfissa and Itea.

Municipal districts

History

Gravia is famous for the battle of the Gravia Inn, that took place during the Greek Revolution of 1821. Odysseas Androutsos along with a group of Greek soldiers successfully repelled an attack from the Turkish army led by Omer Vryonis in May 1821.

Population

Year Town population Municipal unit population
1981 918 -
1991 887 -
2001 897 2,975

Sporting clubs

See also

References

  1. ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
  2. ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)

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