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 |
| Community | |
| 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
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
External links
- www.kremasti.gr
- Kremasti on 'Menoume Ellada' (part 1 of 2) - video
- Kremasti on 'Menoume Ellada' (part 2 of 2) - video
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