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Revision as of 16:49, 4 September 2007
Ampelakia
Αμπελάκια | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
 Ampelakia | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marios Travlos (File:PASOKgreenSunLogo.png; since 2006) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.169 km2 (5.857 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,060 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 189 02 |
| Area code(s) | 22980 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
Ampelakia (Greek: Αμπελάκια, meaning vineyards), also Ambelakia or Abelakia is the capital city of the second municipality of Salamis, Greece, and is located in the southeastern part of Greece. It has a population of 7,060.
History
The city of Ampelakia has a long history. It was at Ampelakia Bay where the famous Battle of Salamis occurred in 480 BC, during which the Greek ships defeated the Persian fleet of Xerxes. Moreover, there are many remnants of the ancient town of Salamina which was a significant economic power between 350 and 318 BC when the town minted coins bearing the shield of the legendary hero Ajax. There are also churches which date back to the 16th century, for example the churches of St. John and St. Peter. Today Ambelakia is a nice city for a walk. The majority of the citizens are sailors. However, excavations are taking place at the ancient port, which is full of shipwrecks of old ships from the last 20 years. There are also a couple of large ship repair yards at Ambelakia. There is an effort by the Greek government to clean up the port and continue the excavations but the shipyard owners are against it because they would have to move. The biggest supermarket in the area is Kanakis.
Geography
Much of the area is made up of rocky landscapes with a few bushes, while some farmlands lie within the sea. The rest of the area is made up of residential areas. The panorama of the small portion of the Attica peninsula including the Piraeus part of Athens and the southern half of the peninsula can be seen during clear days.
Historical population
| Year | Communal population | Change (town) | Municipal population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,180 | - | 5,187 |
| 1991 | 4,174 | -0,03 | 5,659 |
| 2001 | 7,060 | + 6,26 | 8,478 |
Government
- Agios Georgios
- Aianteio
- Ampelakia
- Batsi
- Kaki Vigla
- Kanakia
- Kynosoura
- Kolones
- Nafstathmos
- Paloukia
- Perani
- Peristeria
- Psili Ammos
- Salamina
- Saterli
- Steno
- Selinia
- Spithari
- Vasilika
- Xeno
- Iliakti
See Also
Nearest areas
- Selinia , south
- Paloukia , northeast
- Salamis , west
References
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
External links
- Maps and aerial photos
- 37°57′2″N 23°31′27″E / 37.95056°N 23.52417°E
- Street map from: Street map from Mapquest, MapPoint
- Satellite images: Google or Microsoft Virtual Earth - image now available
| North: Salamis | ||
| West: Saronic Gulf | Ampelakia Salaminas | East: Saronic Gulf |
| South: Saronic Gulf |
| Municipal districts of the island of Salamina |
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| Municipality of Ampelakia : Ampelakia | Selinia | Kynosoura Municipality of Salamina: Agios Georgios | Aianteio | Batsi | Kaki Vigla | Kanakia | Kolones | Nafsthathmos | Paloukia | Perani |Peristeria | Psili Ammos | Salamina | Saterli | Steno | Spithari | Vasilika | Xeno | Iliakti |