Epitalio
Epitalio
Επιτάλιο | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  Epitalio | |
| Coordinates: 37°37.6′N 21°29.6′E / 37.6267°N 21.4933°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Elis |
| Municipality | Pyrgos |
| Municipal unit | Volakas |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Rural | 1,469 |
| • Community | 1,495 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 270 58 |
| Area code(s) | 26210 |
| Vehicle registration | ΗΑ |
Epitalio (Template:Lang-el, before 1927: Αγουλινίτσα - Agoulinitsa[2]) is a town and a community in the municipal unit of Volakas, Elis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pyrgos.[3] Epitalio was the seat of the former municipality Volakas. Epitalio is situated at the foot of low hills, 4 km from the Ionian Sea and 2 km from the river Alfeios. It is 7 km southeast of Pyrgos, 12 km west of Olympia and 12 km northwest of Krestena. The Greek National Road 9 (Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia) and the railway from Pyrgos to Kalamata run through Epitalio. The community consists of the town Epitalio and the beach village Paralia.
Historical population
| Year | Town | Community |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,869 | - |
| 1991 | 1,752 | - |
| 2001 | 1,893 | 2,059 |
| 2011 | 1,469 | 1,495 |
History
Epitalio was named after the ancient Elean city Epitalium. Epitalium, identified by Strabo as the Homeric Thryon or Thryoessa, was situated on a hill near the ford of the river Alpheus.[4] Its strategic position on the road along the Ionian Sea coast made it an important military post.[5] The ancient ruins lie north of the present town.
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Name changes of settlements in Greece
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
- ^ Strabo Geographica 8.3
- ^
Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Epitalium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. Vol. 1. London: John Murray. p. 843.
