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'''Vrachasi''' ({{lang-el|Βραχάσι}}) is a village and a former municipality in the [[Lasithi]] |
'''Vrachasi''' ({{lang-el|Βραχάσι}}) is a village and a former municipality in the [[Lasithi]] regional unit, [[Crete]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Agios Nikolaos, Crete|Agios Nikolaos]], 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> Vrachasi is a village of a few hundred people and typical of many around, but it has some interesting features and the traditional Cretan architecture is well preserved here. The main square of Vrahassi sits close to the road and has an excellent view into the valley. |
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Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby [[Sissi]] and [[Milatos]] and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Demos Vrachasiou' around the area. |
Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby [[Sissi]] and [[Milatos]] and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Demos Vrachasiou' around the area. |
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Revision as of 08:46, 1 May 2012
Vrachasi
Βραχάσι | |
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Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Lasithi |
| Municipality | Agios Nikolaos |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 1,706 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | AN |
Vrachasi (Greek: Βραχάσι) is a village and a former municipality in the Lasithi regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agios Nikolaos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Vrachasi is a village of a few hundred people and typical of many around, but it has some interesting features and the traditional Cretan architecture is well preserved here. The main square of Vrahassi sits close to the road and has an excellent view into the valley.
Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby Sissi and Milatos and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Demos Vrachasiou' around the area.
References
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
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