Trikorfo, Messenia

Trikorfo
Τρίκορφο
Trikorfo

Coordinates: 37°08′N 21°52′E / 37.133°N 21.867°ECoordinates: 37°08′N 21°52′E / 37.133°N 21.867°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Messenia
Municipality Messini
Population (2001)[1]
  Municipal unit 1,037
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΚΜ

Trikorfo (Greek: Τρίκορφο) is a former community in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Messini, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 1,037 (2001). The altitude of Trikorfo village is about 400 meters. It is famous place because of the extra quality of olives. The seat of the community was Trikorfo. Predominantly a farming region, the principal exports include kalamata olives, olive oil and figs. The community was divided into Trikorfo, Mavros Logkos, Chilia Spitia, Draina Klima, Koromilea, Palaiokastro, Kinigos. Trikorfo village is also known as Pentias. Common family names in Trikorfo include Skoufis and Katsipodas.

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)