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'''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 of [[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''' ({{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 of [[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> The municipal unit has an area of {{convert|63.41|km2|abbr=on}}.<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}}, Vrachasi and Milatos, before 2006 municipal departments of Neapoli.</ref> |
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==Main sights== |
==Main sights== |
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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 Vrachasi sits close to the road and has a wide view into the valley below, through which passes the main highway between Agios Nikolaos and [[Heraklion]]. |
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 Vrachasi sits close to the road and has a wide view into the valley below, through which passes the main highway between Agios Nikolaos and [[Heraklion]]. |
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Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby [[Sisi, Crete| |
Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby [[Sisi, Crete|Sisi]] and Milatos and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Dimos Vrachasiou' around the area. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 09:44, 15 December 2016
Vrachasi
Βραχάσι | |
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Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Lasithi |
| Municipality | Agios Nikolaos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 63.4 km2 (24.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 1,932 |
| • Municipal unit density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
| 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 of Agios Nikolaos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 63.41 km2 (24.48 sq mi).[3]
Main sights
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 Vrachasi sits close to the road and has a wide view into the valley below, through which passes the main highway between Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion.
Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby Sisi and Milatos and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Dimos Vrachasiou' around the area.
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece., Vrachasi and Milatos, before 2006 municipal departments of Neapoli.
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