Thoknia
| Thoknia Θωκνία | |
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  Thoknia | |
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Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′N 22°5′E / 37.417°N 22.083°ECoordinates: 37°25′N 22°5′E / 37.417°N 22.083°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Arcadia |
| Municipality | Megalopoli |
| Municipal unit | Megalopoli |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Thoknia (Greek: Θωκνία) is a village in the municipality of Megalopoli, Arcadia, Greece. It is situated near the confluence of the rivers Alfeios and Elissonas, at about 360 m elevation. It was named after the ancient Arcadian city Thocnia, that was located in the area.[1] Thoknia is 2 km east of Kato Karyes, 3 km southeast of Kyparissia, 3 km southwest of Plaka and 5 km northwest of Megalopoli. Thoknia had a population of 49 in 2001. The village is surrounded by open-pit lignite mines.
Population
| Year | Population |
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| 1981 | 124 |
| 1991 | 110 |
| 2001 | 49 |
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