Epitalio
Epitalio Επιτάλιο | |
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Epitalio | |
Coordinates: 37°37.6′N 21°29.6′E / 37.6267°N 21.4933°ECoordinates: 37°37.6′N 21°29.6′E / 37.6267°N 21.4933°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | West Greece |
Regional unit | Elis |
Municipality | Pyrgos |
Municipal unit | Volakas |
Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Rural | 1,469 |
Community[1] | |
• Population | 1,495 (2011) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 270 58 |
Area code(s) | 26210 |
Vehicle registration | ΗΑ |
Epitalio (Greek: Επιτάλιο, before 1927: Αγουλινίτσα - Agoulinitsa[2]) is a town and a community in the municipal unit of Volakas, Elis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pyrgos.[3] Epitalio was the seat of the former municipality Volakas. Epitalio is situated at the foot of low hills, 4 km from the Ionian Sea and 2 km from the river Alfeios. It is 7 km southeast of Pyrgos, 12 km west of Olympia and 12 km northwest of Krestena. The Greek National Road 9 (Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia) and the railway from Pyrgos to Kalamata run through Epitalio. The community consists of the town Epitalio and the beach village Paralia.
Historical population
Year | Town | Community |
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1981 | 1,869 | - |
1991 | 1,752 | - |
2001 | 1,893 | 2,059 |
2011 | 1,469 | 1,495 |
History
Epitalio was named after the ancient Elean city Epitalium. Epitalium, identified by Strabo as the Homeric Thryon or Thryoessa, was situated on a hill near the ford of the river Alpheus.[4] Its strategic position on the road along the Ionian Sea coast made it an important military post.[5] The ancient ruins lie north of the present town.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Name changes of settlements in Greece
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ Strabo Geographica 8.3
- ↑ Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Epitalium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. 1. London: John Murray. p. 843.
External links
- Epitaliotes (Greek)