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

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