Krestena
Krestena Κρέστενα | |
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37°35.5′N 21°37.2′E / 37.5917°N 21.6200°E / 37.5917; 21.6200 | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | West Greece |
Regional unit | Elis |
Municipality | Andritsaina-Krestena |
Municipal unit | Skillounta |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 1,911 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vehicle registration | ΗΑ |
Krestena (Greek: Κρέστενα) is a town and a community in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andritsaina-Krestena, of which it is the seat of administration.[2] Krestena is situated in the low hills between the river Alfeios and the Ionian Sea. It is 2 km southeast of Makrisia, 6 km south of Olympia, 12 km north of Zacharo and 18 km southeast of Pyrgos. The community includes the villages Poros and Moschoula. The town has a kindergarten, schools, a lyceum, a gymnasium, a center of environmental training, two churches, restaurants, banks, a police station, a fire brigade, a medical center and a post office. Greek National Road 76 (Kallikomo - Andritsaina - Megalopoli) passes west of the town. Samiko beach is located approximately 6 kilometers to the southeast and the thermal springs of Kaiafas are 11 kilometers to the south.
Population
Year | Town | Community |
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1981 | 3,539 | - |
1991 | - | 5,422 |
2001 | 4,903 | 5,783 |
2011 | 1,864 | 2,356 |
2021 | 1,642 | 1,911 |
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
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