Katarraktis

Katarraktis
Καταρράκτης
Katarraktis

Coordinates: 38°6′N 21°50′E / 38.100°N 21.833°ECoordinates: 38°6′N 21°50′E / 38.100°N 21.833°E
Country Greece
Administrative region West Greece
Regional unit Achaea
Municipality Erymanthos
Municipal unit Farres
Highest elevation 120 m (390 ft)
Lowest elevation 100 m (300 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
  Rural 101
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration AX

Katarraktis (Greek: Καταρράκτης meaning "waterfall", before 1928: Λόπεσι - Lopesi[2]) is a mountain village in the municipal unit of Farres, Achaea, Greece. It is 5 km east of Chalandritsa and 19 km southeast of Patras. In 2001 Katarrakti had a population of 221. The village is situated near a 110 meters high waterfall, hence the name of the village. Relics from the Mycenean period can be found in the vicinity.

Population

Year Population
1981 144
1991 193
2001 101

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