Plataies

Plataies
Πλαταιές
Plataies

Coordinates: 38°14′N 23°13′E / 38.233°N 23.217°E / 38.233; 23.217Coordinates: 38°14′N 23°13′E / 38.233°N 23.217°E / 38.233; 23.217
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Boeotia
Municipality Thebes
Population (2001)[1]
  Municipal unit 4,715
Community
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΒΙ

Plataies (Greek: Πλαταιές) is a village and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Thebes, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 4,715 (2001). The seat of the former municipality was in Kaparelli.

The village is next to the ruins of the ancient city of Plataea and near the site of the Battle of Plataea.

See also

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)


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