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|name_local = Ξυλόκαστρο |
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|periph = [[Peloponnese |
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|periphunit = [[Corinthia]] |
|periphunit = [[Corinthia]] |
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|municipality = [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]] |
|municipality = [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]] |
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|pop_community = 5601 |
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|area_municunit = 310.3 |
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|postal_code = 204 00 |
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|area_code = 27430 |
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'''Xylokastro''' ( |
'''Xylokastro''' ({{lang-el|Ξυλόκαστρο}}) is a seaside town or village and a former municipality in [[Corinthia]] in the [[Peloponnese (region)|Peloponnese]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]], of which it is a unit or component.<ref name=Kallikratis>{{Cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGYK2xFpSwMnXdtvSoClrL81-32jgAMSfbnMRVjyfnPUeJInJ48_97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnT00MHhcXFRTsb2fGphpq4MKX2ZkaHobySNnvZCNHXvYVvlf80XevW0Q.|title=ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities|language=el|publisher=[[Government Gazette (Greece)|Government Gazette]]}}</ref> The municipal unit has an area of 310.252 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=stat01>{{cite web|url=http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf|publisher=National Statistical Service of Greece|title=Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)|language=el}}</ref> |
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Geographic features include a long 2 km beach and semi-arid forest on varied terrain, scattered with early churches and evidence of early settlements and religious sites. It has narrowly separated upper and lower coastal roads and forms a medium-sized touristic village on the [[Gulf of Corinth]]. |
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==Subdivisions== |
==Subdivisions== |
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The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities ( |
The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets): |
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*[[Ano Trikala]] ( |
* [[Ano Trikala]] (Ano Trikala, Zireia) |
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*[[Dendro, Corinthia|Dendro]] |
* [[Dendro, Corinthia|Dendro]] |
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*[[Geliniatika]] ( |
* [[Geliniatika]] (Geliniatika, Spartinaaika) |
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* [[Kamari, Corinthia|Kamari]] (Kamari, Kariotika) |
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*[[Kato Loutro]] (519, Kato Loutro, Ano Loutro) |
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*[[Kato |
* [[Kato Loutro]] (Kato Loutro, Ano Loutro) |
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*[[Korfiotissa]] (153) |
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*[[Lagkadaiika]] ( |
* [[Korfiotissa]] |
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* [[Lagkadaiika]] (Lagkadaiika, Amfithea) |
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* [[Manna, Greece|Manna]] |
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* [[Melissi, Corinthia|Melissi]] |
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* [[Mesi Synoikia Trikalon]] |
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*[[Melissi, Corinthia|Melissi]] (956) |
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*[[Nees Vrysoules]] |
* [[Nees Vrysoules]] |
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*[[Panariti]] |
* [[Panariti, Corinthia|Panariti]] |
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*[[Pellini]] |
* [[Pellini]] |
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*[[Pitsa, Corinthia|Pitsa]] ( |
* [[Pitsa, Corinthia|Pitsa]] (Ano Pitsa, Kato Pitsa) |
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*[[Rethi]] |
* [[Rethi]] |
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*[[Riza, Corinthia|Riza]] ( |
* [[Riza, Corinthia|Riza]] (Riza, Valtos, Georgantaiika, Sigeritsa, Chartsianika) |
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*[[Sofiana]] |
* [[Sofiana]] |
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*[[Stylia, Corinthia|Stylia]] |
* [[Stylia, Corinthia|Stylia]] |
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*[[Sykia, Corinthia|Sykia]] |
* [[Sykia, Corinthia|Sykia]] |
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* [[Thalero]] |
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*[[Throfari]] |
* [[Throfari]] |
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*[[Xanthochori, Corinthia|Xanthochori]] |
* [[Xanthochori, Corinthia|Xanthochori]] |
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*'''Xylokastro''' ( |
* '''Xylokastro''' (Xylokastro, Mertikaiika) |
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*[[Zemeno]] |
* [[Zemeno]] |
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==Population== |
==Population== |
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| 2001 || 5,618 || 15,273 |
| 2001 || 5,618 || 15,273 |
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| 2011 || 5,715 || 13,277 |
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| 2021 || 5,601 || 12,102 |
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==Geography== |
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==About Xylokastro== |
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Xylokastro is situated on the coast of the [[Gulf of Corinth]], 30 km northwest of [[Corinth]], near the mouth of the river [[Trikalitikos]]. Apart from the narrow strip of land along the coast, where the town Xylokastro lies, the municipal unit is mountainous. The [[Greek National Road 8a]] (Corinth - Patras) passes through the town. The [[Xylokastro railway station]] is served by trains between Kiato and Aigio. |
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The town offers a beautiful beach. Agriculture surrounds the town. The town was known as ''Viladusa'' by the [[Venetian Republic|Venetians]] in the mid to late [[2nd millennium]]. The community has a school, a church, a police station, a post office, banks, a volleyball arena, and a square (''[[plateia]]''). It is famous as a seaside tourist spot and are well equipped with a number of hotels. Its nearest communications tower is on a mountain southwest of town (about 6 km). A medium earthquake rumbled the town and some of its surroundings a few kilometres into the sea on Friday October 24, 2008 and measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. |
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==History== |
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The town took its name from a wooden castle ({{lang-el|ξύλινο κάστρο}}), probably built in the 13th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/parousiasi-dimou/parousiasi-istoria-ipiresies/dimotika-diamerismata/item/xylokastro?category_id=225|title=www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr|accessdate=October 17, 2023|archive-date=October 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020073202/http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/parousiasi-dimou/parousiasi-istoria-ipiresies/dimotika-diamerismata/item/xylokastro?category_id=225|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was also known as Solo Castro.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Peloponnesus_Hodie_Moreae_Regnum_-_Distincte_Divisum_in_Omnes_suas_Provincias%2C_Hodiernas_atque_Veteres%2C_cui_et_adiuguntur_Insulae_Cefalonia%2C_Zante%2C_Cerigo_et_St._Maura_-_Auctore_F._De_Wit_-_btv1b53033740g.jpg|title=De Wit, 1680|accessdate=October 17, 2023}}</ref> The village Stylia was known as ''Viladusa'' by the [[Venetian Republic|Venetians]] in the 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/parousiasi-dimou/parousiasi-istoria-ipiresies/dimotika-diamerismata/item/στύλια?category_id=225|title=www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr|accessdate=October 17, 2023}}</ref> |
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Its geography varies from farmlands within the coastline and parts of the south, forests in the southeast and mostly grassy to the southwest. |
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==People== |
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*[[Vlassis Bonatsos]] ( |
* [[Vlassis Bonatsos]] (1949 - October 14, 2004 in [[Athens]], Greece), a [[List of Greek actors|Greek actor]] |
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* [[Panagis Tsaldaris]] (1932 - November 3, 1933 in Athens, Greece, former prime minister |
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* [[Vlassis Mavraganis]] a noted educator and community leader living in Melbourne but originally from here |
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* [[Sotiris Krokidas]] (1922 - September 17, 1922 14 November in Athens. Greece former prime minister |
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* [[List of settlements in Corinthia]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.xylokastro.gov.gr/ Portal - Municipality of Xylokastro](in Greek) |
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* [https://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/ Official website - Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina] (in Greek) |
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*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=9426 GTP - Xylokastro] |
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*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=9427 GTP - Municipality of Xylokastro] |
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*[http://www.hotelfadira.gr Hotel Fadira of Xylokastro] |
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*[[List of settlements in the Corinthia prefecture|List of settlements in the Korinthia prefecture]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 23 April 2024
Xylokastro
Ξυλόκαστρο | |
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Coordinates: 38°4′N 22°38′E / 38.067°N 22.633°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Corinthia |
Municipality | Xylokastro-Evrostina |
Area | |
• Municipal unit | 310.3 km2 (119.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 12,102 |
• Municipal unit density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
• Community | 5,601 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 204 00 |
Area code(s) | 27430 |
Vehicle registration | ΚΡ |
Website | http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/ |
Xylokastro (Greek: Ξυλόκαστρο) is a seaside town or village and a former municipality in Corinthia in the Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Xylokastro-Evrostina, of which it is a unit or component.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 310.252 km2.[3]
Geographic features include a long 2 km beach and semi-arid forest on varied terrain, scattered with early churches and evidence of early settlements and religious sites. It has narrowly separated upper and lower coastal roads and forms a medium-sized touristic village on the Gulf of Corinth.
Subdivisions[edit]
The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
- Ano Trikala (Ano Trikala, Zireia)
- Dendro
- Geliniatika (Geliniatika, Spartinaaika)
- Kamari (Kamari, Kariotika)
- Karya (Karya, Kariotika)
- Kato Loutro (Kato Loutro, Ano Loutro)
- Kato Synoikia Trikalon
- Korfiotissa
- Lagkadaiika (Lagkadaiika, Amfithea)
- Manna
- Melissi
- Mesi Synoikia Trikalon
- Nees Vrysoules
- Panariti
- Pellini
- Pitsa (Ano Pitsa, Kato Pitsa)
- Rethi
- Riza (Riza, Valtos, Georgantaiika, Sigeritsa, Chartsianika)
- Sofiana
- Stylia
- Sykia
- Thalero
- Throfari
- Xanthochori
- Xylokastro (Xylokastro, Mertikaiika)
- Zemeno
Population[edit]
Year | Town population | Municipality population |
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1700 | 65 | - |
1981 | 5,188 | - |
1991 | 5,821 | 16,802 |
2001 | 5,618 | 15,273 |
2011 | 5,715 | 13,277 |
2021 | 5,601 | 12,102 |
Geography[edit]
Xylokastro is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth, 30 km northwest of Corinth, near the mouth of the river Trikalitikos. Apart from the narrow strip of land along the coast, where the town Xylokastro lies, the municipal unit is mountainous. The Greek National Road 8a (Corinth - Patras) passes through the town. The Xylokastro railway station is served by trains between Kiato and Aigio.
History[edit]
The town took its name from a wooden castle (Greek: ξύλινο κάστρο), probably built in the 13th century.[4] It was also known as Solo Castro.[5] The village Stylia was known as Viladusa by the Venetians in the 18th century.[6]
People[edit]
- Vlassis Bonatsos (1949 - October 14, 2004 in Athens, Greece), a Greek actor
- Panagis Tsaldaris (1932 - November 3, 1933 in Athens, Greece, former prime minister
- Sotiris Krokidas (1922 - September 17, 1922 14 November in Athens. Greece former prime minister
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ "www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr". Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "De Wit, 1680". Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr". Retrieved October 17, 2023.
External links[edit]
Media related to Xylokastro at Wikimedia Commons