Kremasti, Laconia

Kremasti
Κρεμαστή
Kremasti

Coordinates: 36°58.7′N 22°52.4′E / 36.9783°N 22.8733°ECoordinates: 36°58.7′N 22°52.4′E / 36.9783°N 22.8733°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Laconia
Municipality Evrotas
Municipal unit Niata
Elevation 860 m (2,820 ft)
Highest elevation 870 m (2,850 ft)
Lowest elevation 770 m (2,530 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
  Rural 337
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 230 60
Area code(s) 27320

Kremasti (Greek: Κρεμαστή) is a village in Laconia, southern Greece. Located in the Parnon mountain range, it is 860 m above sea level. It is part of the municipal unit of Niata.

Kremasti's name derives from the Greek word "kremasto," which translates to "hung" or "suspended," since the village looks as if it is suspended from the surrounding mountains.

References

  1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.

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