Alonistaina
Alonistaina (Greek: Αλωνίσταινα) is a mountain village in the municipal unit of Falanthos, Arcadia, Greece. It is situated in the forested northern Mainalo mountains, at about 1,150 m. elevation, making it one of the highest villages in the Peloponnese. It is considered a traditional settlement and is situated 6 km north of Piana, 6 km southeast of Vytina, 9 km southwest of Levidi and 18 km northwest of Tripoli. Alonistaina has a school and a church (Agia Paraskevi).
Alonistaina
Αλωνίσταινα | |
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  Alonistaina | |
| Coordinates: 37°37.5′N 22°13.3′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Arcadia |
| Municipality | Tripoli |
| Municipal unit | Falanthos |
| Elevation | 1,150 m (3,770 ft) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 57 (2011) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 221 00 |
| Area code(s) | 2710 |
| Vehicle registration | TP |
Description
The village at 1150 m in the Mainalo mountains is one of the highest villages of Arcadia, Peloponnese. Kefalovriso is the largest karst spring in the area; it is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
Historical population
Alonistaina village from Mount Mainalon
Karst spring at the slopes of Mainalo mountains
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 137 |
| 1991 | 148 |
| 2001 | 117 |
| 2011 | 57 |
Notable people
- Birthplace of Zambia Kolokotroni-Kotsaki, mother of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a general in the Greek War of Independence.
- Birthplace of Theodoros Tourkovasilis, politician.[2]
Notes
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- Επίτομο Γεωγραφικό Λεξικό της Ελλάδος (Geographical Dictionary of Greece), Μιχαήλ Σταματελάτος, Φωτεινή Βάμβα-Σταματελάτου, εκδ. Ερμής, ΑΘήνα 2001
External links
- Arcadia website (in Greek)
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