Konistres

Konistres
Κονίστρες
Konistres

Coordinates: 38°34′N 24°03′E / 38.567°N 24.050°ECoordinates: 38°34′N 24°03′E / 38.567°N 24.050°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Euboea
Municipality Kymi-Aliveri
  Municipal unit 127.6 km2 (49.3 sq mi)
Population (2001)[1]
  Municipal unit 4,077
  Municipal unit density 32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΧΑ

Konistres (Greek: Κονίστρες) is a village and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since a local government reform in 2011, it has been part of the municipality of Kymi-Aliveri, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 4,077 (2001). Konistres emanates from the ancient word "Konistra". Konistra means palaistra (in Greek), which is a wrestling pitch.

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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)