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Zygovisti

Coordinates: 37°34′N 21°57′E / 37.567°N 21.950°E / 37.567; 21.950
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Zygovisti
Ζυγοβίστι
Settlement
Zygovisti is located in Greece
Zygovisti
Zygovisti
Coordinates: 37°34′N 21°57′E / 37.567°N 21.950°E / 37.567; 21.950
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalityGortynia
Municipal unitDimitsana
 • Community14.98 km2 (5.78 sq mi)
Elevation
1,160 m (3,810 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Community
79
 • Community density5.3/km2 (14/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationTP

Zygovisti (Greek: Ζυγοβίστι, also Ζιγοβίστι Zigovisti) is a village in the municipal unit Dimitsana, western Arcadia, Greece. It is located in the mountains east of the river Lousios, 3 km southeast of Dimitsana and 4 km north of Stemnitsa. At 1160 m elevation, it is one of the highest villages in Greece. There is a large marble book in the village square, commemorating the Greek War of Independence.[2] It is considered a traditional settlement.

Historical population

Year Population
1981 154
1991 131
2001 142
2011 79

See also

References

  1. ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ^ Zygovisti monument (in Greek)