Katakolo
| Katakolo Κατάκολο |
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 Port of Katakolo |
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 Katakolo
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| Coordinates | 37°39′N 21°19′E / 37.65°N 21.317°ECoordinates: 37°39′N 21°19′E / 37.65°N 21.317°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | West Greece |
| Regional unit: | Elis |
| Municipality: | Pyrgos |
| Municipal unit: | Pyrgos |
| Population statistics (as of 2001) | |
| Community | |
| - Population: | 601 |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of downtown Pyrgos and 3 km south of Korakochori. The small village Agios Andreas lies northwest of Katakolo. A railway connects Katakolo with Pyrgos and Olympia.
The port of Katakolo is a popular stop for cruise ships, offering an opportunity for passengers to visit the site of Ancient Olympia. There is a Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Katakolo. Low hills with forests surround Katakolo. The lighthouse of Katakolo was built in 1865.
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[edit] Historical population
| Year | Population of Katakolo |
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| 1991 | 594 |
| 2001 | 601 |
[edit] Persons
- Yiannis Latsis (1910–2003) shipping tycoon
[edit] Gallery
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The main street
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Cruise Ship Costa Fortuna in Katakolo - April 2009
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View of harbour
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