Goumero
Goumero
Γούμερο | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  Goumero | |
| Coordinates: 37°46′N 21°37′E / 37.767°N 21.617°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Elis |
| Municipality | Pyrgos |
| Municipal unit | Oleni |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Community | 642 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | HA |
| Website | http://www.goumero.gr |
Goumero (Greek: Γούμερο) is a village in the municipal unit of Oleni, Elis, Greece. In 2011 its population was 642. It is situated on a hillside in the western foothills of the Foloi plateau, at 500 m elevation. It is 2 km southwest of Agia Anna, 5 km northwest of Neraida, 8 km northeast of Karatoula and 13 km north of Olympia.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 947 |
| 1991 | 1,032 |
| 2001 | 1,059 |
| 2011 | 642 |
History
Goumero is built in the area where the Ancient town Alesyon (Αλήσυον) or Alesaion (Αλησαίον), mentioned by Strabo, was located.[citation needed] The village was first mentioned as Vumero in the 14th century.
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References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.