Trapeza, Achaea

Trapeza
Τράπεζα
Trapeza
Coordinates: 38°10′N 22°14′E / 38.167°N 22.233°E / 38.167; 22.233Coordinates: 38°10′N 22°14′E / 38.167°N 22.233°E / 38.167; 22.233
Country Greece
Administrative region West Greece
Regional unit Achaea
Municipality Aigialeia
Municipal unit Diakopto
Population (2011)[1]
 • Rural 274
Community[1]
 • Population 314 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Trapeza (Greek: Τράπεζα) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Diakopto, Achaea, Greece. It is located 4 km southeast of Diakopto and 8 km west of Akrata. In 2001 Trapeza had a population of 274 for the village and 314 for the community, which includes the village Paralia Trapezis. Between 1892 and 1940, its name was Nea Voura (Νέα Βούρα).[2]

Trapeza is located on a cliff, about 130 m above the Gulf of Corinth. The Greek National Road 8A (Patras - Corinth) and the railway Patras - Corinth run along the shore below the village. Trapeza has a well known beach called Pounta. The ancient city of Boura may have been located near present Trapeza.

Population

Year Population
1981 271
1991 252
2001 310
2011 314

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ EETAA local government changes
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