Xylokastro: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
cleanup, refs
Line 7: Line 7:
|periphunit = [[Corinthia]]
|periphunit = [[Corinthia]]
|municipality = [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]]
|municipality = [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]]
|pop_municunit = 19500
|pop_municunit = 13277
|pop_community = 5715
|population_as_of = 2010 (estimate)
|population_as_of = 2011
|population_ref = [http://www.statistics.gr/gr_tables/S1101_SAP_1_TB_DC_01_03_Y.pdf source]
|population_ref =
|pop_dens =
|pop_dens =
|area =
|area =
Line 34: Line 35:
|elevation_max =
|elevation_max =
}}
}}
'''Xylokastro''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Ξυλόκαστρο, derived from Solo Castro as the area was designated on old maps [http://historic-cities.huji.ac.il/greece/de_wit_1680_moreae_regnum_b.jpg De Wit, 1680]) is a town and a former municipality in [[Corinthia]], [[Peloponnese (region)|Peloponnese]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>[http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf Kallikratis law] Greece Ministry of Interior {{el icon}}</ref> It is 40&nbsp;km W of [[Corinth]] via [[Greek National Road 8A]]/[[European route E65|E65]]. In 2001 its population was 5,618 for the village and 15,273 for the municipal district. The river [[Sythas River|Sythas]] runs to its west and there are mountains to its south and southwest.
'''Xylokastro''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Ξυλόκαστρο) is a seaside town and a former municipality in [[Corinthia]], [[Peloponnese (region)|Peloponnese]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Xylokastro-Evrostina]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>[http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf Kallikratis law] Greece Ministry of Interior {{el icon}}</ref> In 2011 its population was 5,715 for the town and 13,277 for the municipal unit. The beach and the forests attract many visitors.


==Subdivisions==
==Subdivisions==
The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities (2001 population and constituent villages in brackets):
The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities (2011 population and constituent villages in brackets):
*[[Ano Trikala]] (184, Ano Trikala, Zireia)
*[[Ano Trikala]] (104, Ano Trikala, Zireia)
*[[Dendro, Corinthia|Dendro]] (94)
*[[Dendro, Corinthia|Dendro]] (144)
*[[Geliniatika]] (524, Geliniatika, Spartinaaika)
*[[Geliniatika]] (431, Geliniatika, Spartinaaika)
*[[Kamari, Corinthia|Kamari]] (1,190, Kamari, Kariotika)
*[[Kamari, Corinthia|Kamari]] (903, Kamari, Kariotika)
*[[Karya, Corinthia|Karya]] (628, Karya, Kariotika)
*[[Karya, Corinthia|Karya]] (597, Karya, Kariotika)
*[[Kato Loutro]] (519, Kato Loutro, Ano Loutro)
*[[Kato Loutro]] (442, Kato Loutro, Ano Loutro)
*[[Kato Synoikia Trikalon]] (329)
*[[Kato Synoikia Trikalon]] (254)
*[[Korfiotissa]] (153)
*[[Korfiotissa]] (75)
*[[Lagkadaiika]] (70, Lagkadaiika, Amfithea)
*[[Lagkadaiika]] (74, Lagkadaiika, Amfithea)
*[[Mesi Synoikia Trikalon]] (214)
*[[Manna, Greece|Manna]] (476)
*[[Manna, Greece|Manna]] (589)
*[[Melissi, Corinthia|Melissi]] (913)
*[[Melissi, Corinthia|Melissi]] (956)
*[[Mesi Synoikia Trikalon]] (73)
*[[Nees Vrysoules]] (122)
*[[Nees Vrysoules]] (76)
*[[Panariti, Corinthia|Panariti]] (472)
*[[Panariti, Corinthia|Panariti]] (349)
*[[Pellini]] (104)
*[[Pellini]] (82)
*[[Pitsa, Corinthia|Pitsa]] (739, Ano Pitsa, Kato Pitsa)
*[[Pitsa, Corinthia|Pitsa]] (669, Ano Pitsa, Kato Pitsa)
*[[Rethi]] (308)
*[[Rethi]] (194)
*[[Riza, Corinthia|Riza]] (571, Riza, Valtos, Georgantaiika, Sigeritsa, Chartsianika)
*[[Riza, Corinthia|Riza]] (429, Riza, Valtos, Georgantaiika, Sigeritsa, Chartsianika)
*[[Sofiana]] (87)
*[[Sofiana]] (80)
*[[Stylia, Corinthia|Stylia]] (196)
*[[Stylia, Corinthia|Stylia]] (147)
*[[Sykia, Corinthia|Sykia]] (601)
*[[Sykia, Corinthia|Sykia]] (492)
*[[Thalero]] (268)
*[[Thalero]] (162)
*[[Throfari]] (135)
*[[Throfari]] (73)
*[[Xanthochori, Corinthia|Xanthochori]] (200)
*[[Xanthochori, Corinthia|Xanthochori]] (83)
*'''Xylokastro''' (5,618, Xylokastro, Mertikaiika)
*'''Xylokastro''' (5,715, Xylokastro, Mertikaiika)
*[[Zemeno]] (402)
*[[Zemeno]] (240)


==Population==
==Population==
Line 76: Line 77:
|-
|-
| 2001 || 5,618 || 15,273
| 2001 || 5,618 || 15,273
|-
| 2011 || 5,715 || 13,277
|}
|}


==Geography==
==About Xylokastro==


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 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&nbsp;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.


==Geography==
==History==


The town took its name from a wooden castle ({{lang-el|ξύλινο κάστρο}}), probably built in the 13th century.<ref>[http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/parousiasi-dimou/parousiasi-istoria-ipiresies/dimotika-diamerismata/item/xylokastro?category_id=225 www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr]</ref> It was also known as Solo Castro.<ref>[http://historic-cities.huji.ac.il/greece/de_wit_1680_moreae_regnum_b.jpg De Wit, 1680]</ref> The village Stylia was known as ''Viladusa'' by the [[Venetian Republic|Venetians]] in the 18th century.<ref>[http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/parousiasi-dimou/parousiasi-istoria-ipiresies/dimotika-diamerismata/item/στύλια?category_id=225 www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr]</ref>
Its geography varies from farmlands within the coastline and parts of the south, forests in the southeast and mostly grassy to the southwest.


==Persons==
==Persons==
*[[Vlassis Bonatsos]] (1949 - October 14, 2004 in [[Athens]], [[Greece]]), a [[List of Greek actors|Greek actor]]
*[[Vlassis Bonatsos]] (1949 - October 14, 2004 in [[Athens]], [[Greece]]), a [[List of Greek actors|Greek actor]]
* [[Vlassis Mavraganis]] a noted educator and community leader living in Melbourne but originally from here


==References==
==References==
Line 94: Line 96:


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.xylokastro.gov.gr/ Portal - Municipality of Xylokastro](in Greek)
*[http://www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/ Official website - Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina] (in Greek)
*[http://www.xylokastro.gr/ Official website] (in Greek)
*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=9427 GTP - Xylokastro]
*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=9426 GTP - Xylokastro]
*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=9424 GTP - Municipality of Xylokastro]
*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=9427 GTP - Municipality of Xylokastro]
*[http://www.hotelfadira.gr Hotel Fadira of Xylokastro]


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 12:05, 14 October 2013

Xylokastro
Ξυλόκαστρο
Settlement
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitCorinthia
MunicipalityXylokastro-Evrostina
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
13,277
 • Community
5,715
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
204 00
Area code(s)27430
Vehicle registrationΚΡ
Websitehttp://www.xylokastro.gr

Xylokastro (Greek: Ξυλόκαστρο) is a seaside town and a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Xylokastro-Evrostina, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] In 2011 its population was 5,715 for the town and 13,277 for the municipal unit. The beach and the forests attract many visitors.

Subdivisions

The municipal unit Xylokastro is subdivided into the following communities (2011 population and constituent villages in brackets):

Population

Year Town population Municipality population
1700 65 -
1981 5,188 -
1991 5,821 16,802
2001 5,618 15,273
2011 5,715 13,277

Geography

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.

History

The town took its name from a wooden castle (Greek: ξύλινο κάστρο), probably built in the 13th century.[3] It was also known as Solo Castro.[4] The village Stylia was known as Viladusa by the Venetians in the 18th century.[5]

Persons

References

  1. ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
  3. ^ www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr
  4. ^ De Wit, 1680
  5. ^ www.xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr

External links

See also

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xylokastro&oldid=577122511"