Skotani
Skotani
Σκοτάνη | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  Skotani | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′N 22°04′E / 37.850°N 22.067°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Achaea |
| Municipality | Kalavryta |
| Municipal unit | Paion |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Rural | 60 |
| • Community | 99 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | AX |
Skotani (Greek: Σκοτάνη, before 1928: Κόκοβα - Kokova[2]), is a small mountain village in the municipal unit of Paion, Achaea, Greece. In 2011 its population was 60 for the village and 99 for the community, which includes the village Agios Georgios. Skotani is 5 km east of Chovoli, 7 km northeast of Dafni, 7 km southwest of Kleitoria and 20 km south of Kalavryta. Its elevation is about 700 m above sea level.
Population
| Year | Village population | Community population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 257 | - |
| 1991 | 152 | - |
| 2001 | 272 | 313 |
| 2011 | 60 | 99 |
History
Scotane was a town of ancient Arcadian Azania and was part of the city-state of Kleitor in classical antiquity. It was located near the river Ladon and the Soron forest. Settlements near Skotane were Lykountes (near present Filia) and Argeathoi.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Name changes of settlements in Greece
- ^ Pausanias Description of Greece 8.23