Kerpini
| Kerpini Κερπινή | |
|---|---|
  Kerpini | |
| Coordinates: 38°5′N 22°6′E / 38.083°N 22.100°ECoordinates: 38°5′N 22°6′E / 38.083°N 22.100°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Achaea |
| Municipality | Kalavryta |
| Municipal unit | Kalavryta |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 207 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | AX |
Kerpini (Greek: Κερπινή), is a small mountain village in the north of the municipality of Kalavryta in Achaea, Greece. In 2001 its population was 207. It is 5 km west of Kato Zachlorou and 5 km north of Kalavryta town.
Notable people
Kerpini was the home of the Zaimis family which produced several revolutionary leaders and politicians:
- Andreas Zaimis (1791–1840), fighter in the Greek War of Independence
- Thrasyvoulos Zaimis (1822–1880), former Prime Minister of Greece
- Alexandros Zaimis (1855–1936), former Prime Minister of Greece, High Commissioner of Crete and President of Greece
- Theodoros Zaimis, physician
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 287 |
| 1991 | 235 |
| 2001 | 207 |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 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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