Argassi

Argasi
Αργάσι
Argasi
Coordinates: 37°46′N 20°55′E / 37.767°N 20.917°E / 37.767; 20.917Coordinates: 37°46′N 20°55′E / 37.767°N 20.917°E / 37.767; 20.917
Country Greece
Administrative region Ionian Islands
Regional unit Zakynthos
Municipality Zakynthos
Municipal unit Zakynthos (city)
Population (2011)[1]
  Rural 639
Community
  Population 1266
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Argasi (Greek: Αργάσι) is a village and a community in the southern part of the island of Zakynthos. It is part of the municipal unit of Zakynthos (city). In 2011 its population was 639 for the village and 1,266 for the community, including the village Kalliteros. It is situated on the east coast of the island, at the northwestern foot of the hill Skopos. It is 3 km southeast of Zakynthos city and 3 km northeast of Kalamaki. Argasi is a popular beach resort.

Population

Year Argasi Kalliteros Community
1981 362 - -
1991 407 133 -
2001 590 203 793
2011 639 627 1,266

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