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Rizes (Ρίζες or Ρίζαι) is the easternmost and most populous (population 664 in 2001)<sup>1</sup> village in the municipality of [[Tegea]] (Τεγέα) in [[Arcadia]] prefecture, [[Greece]]. Its primary economic activity is agriculture. Rizes' crops include cherries, potatoes, and grape cultivation and wine production. The village lies at the roots of the mountain named Saint [[Elias]] (Προφήτης Ηλίας) which includes four noteworthy churches. At the summit is the small church of the Prophet [[Elias]] followed by in order of descending elevation the churches of [[Saint Nicholas]], [[Saint Marina]] and [[Saint Spyridon]]. The feast of [[Saint Marina]] is celebrated every year on the 17th of July with a popular festival in Rizes. |
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Revision as of 21:38, 9 February 2009
Rizes
Ρίζες | |
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Settlement | |
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| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Municipality | Tegea |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 664 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 220 12 |
| Area code(s) | 2710 |
| Vehicle registration | TP |
Rizes (Ρίζες or Ρίζαι) is the easternmost and most populous (population 664 in 2001)1 village in the municipality of Tegea (Τεγέα) in Arcadia prefecture, Greece. Its primary economic activity is agriculture. Rizes' crops include cherries, potatoes, and grape cultivation and wine production. The village lies at the roots of the mountain named Saint Elias (Προφήτης Ηλίας) which includes four noteworthy churches. At the summit is the small church of the Prophet Elias followed by in order of descending elevation the churches of Saint Nicholas, Saint Marina and Saint Spyridon. The feast of Saint Marina is celebrated every year on the 17th of July with a popular festival in Rizes.
References
- 1 [1] Municipality of Tegea page on Rizes.
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.