Laganas
| Laganas Λαγανάς |
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 Laganas
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| Coordinates | 37°44′N 20°51′E / 37.733°N 20.85°ECoordinates: 37°44′N 20°51′E / 37.733°N 20.85°E |
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| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit: | Zakynthos |
| Municipality: | Zakynthos |
| Population statistics (as of 2001) | |
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| - Population: | 543 |
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| - Population: | 5,894 |
| - Area: | 74.104 km2 (29 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 80 /km2 (206 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (min-max): | 0 - 10 m (0 - 33 ft) |
Laganas (Greek: Λαγανάς) is a village and a former municipality on the island of Zakynthos, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Zakynthos, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] The municipal unit Laganas covers the southernmost part of Zakynthos. Its municipal seat was the town of Pantokratoras (pop. 899 in 2001). The municipal unit of Laganas has a land area of 74.104 km². Its largest towns are Mouzaki (pop. 1,352), Lithakia (pop. 1,185), Pantokratoras, Kalamaki (pop. 661), Laganas (pop. 543), and Keri (pop. 487). The central and eastern part of the municipal unit are flat, but there are hills up to 450 m elevation in the west. The Zakynthos International Airport lies in the eastern part of the municipal unit, near Kalamaki. The beach village Laganas, part of the community of Pantokratoras, is on the southeastern coast. A large part of Laganas is a national park, established for the protection of turtles.
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[edit] History
The name "Laganas" comes from the Greek word "lagini" meaning "jug", referring to the former manufacture of pottery in the area of Lithakia and Kalamaki. Laganas suffered great damage from the 1953 Ionian Earthquake.
[edit] Population
| Year | Population village | Population municipal unit |
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| 1991 | 233 | 4,303 |
| 2001 | 543 | 5,894 |
[edit] Tourist resort
The main attraction of Laganas is the migration of the loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), as well as partying for young Europeans. Each year during the months of June, July and August the turtles migrate to the Bay of Laganas to lay their eggs on the beach. This is a protected beach which is watched over by ecologists at all times.
Laganas is a modern beach resort, with a high proportion of nightclubs and bars. Laganas is a popular Club 18-30 destination. The main strip in Laganas consists of bars, restaurants, and tourist shops. The island is popular with British, Dutch, and German tourists.
[edit] Subdivisions
The municipal unit Laganas is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
- Agalas (Agalas, Ai Giannis, Ampelos, Stimies)
- Kalamaki (Kalamaki, Margaraiika, Pefkakia)
- Keri (Keri, Apelati, Limni Keriou, Marathias)
- Lithakia
- Mouzaki
- Pantokratoras (Pantokratoras, Laganas)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
[edit] External links
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