Poulithra
Πούλιθρα
Poulithra is located in Greece
Poulithra
Poulithra
Coordinates: 37°07′N 22°53.8′E / 37.117°N 22.8967°E / 37.117; 22.8967
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalitySouth Kynouria
Municipal unitLeonidio
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Rural
415
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Poulithra (Greek: Πούλιθρα) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Leonidio, southeastern Arcadia, Greece. It is situated on the Myrtoan Sea coast, at the foot of the eastern Parnon mountains. In 2011, it had a population of 414 for the village and 415 for the community, which includes the small inland village Pyrgoudi. Poulithra is 7 km southeast of Leonidio, 14 km east of Kosmas, 19 km northwest of Kyparissi, Laconia) and 42 km east of Sparti. It is considered a traditional settlement.

Population

YearVillage populationCommunity population
1981430
1991458
2001598600
2011414415

History

In Poulithra the ancient city of Polichne was located, which was mentioned by the historian Pausanias in his travels. An ancient castle and Byzantine walls are to be found on the hill. In 1997, the formerly independent community became part of the municipality of Leonidio, which became part of the municipality of South Kynouria in 2011.

See also

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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