Katarraktis
Katarraktis
Καταρράκτης | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Achaea |
| Municipality | Erymanthos |
| Municipal unit | Farres |
| Highest elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 101 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | AX |
Katarraktis (Greek: Καταρράκτης meaning "waterfall", before 1928: Λόπεσι - Lopesi[2]) is a mountain village in the municipal unit of Farres, Achaea, Greece. It is 5 km east of Chalandritsa and 19 km southeast of Patras. In 2001 Katarrakti had a population of 221. The village is situated near a 110 meters high waterfall, hence the name of the village. Relics from the Mycenean period can be found in the vicinity.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 144 |
| 1991 | 193 |
| 2001 | 101 |
See also
External links
References
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ^ Name changes of settlements in Greece