Ano Diakopto
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Ano Diakopto is a Greek
village located west of Corinth
and Athens
, north-northwest of Kalavryta
and east of Aigio
and Patras
. The GR-9
(Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia
runs close by. The 2001 census showed a population of 344 for the village and 373 for the municipal district. Ano Diakopto is in the municipal unit of Diakopto
. It used to be known as Pera Machalas (Πέρα Μαχαλάς).
for 370 years from the mid-15th century with the exceptions in the mid to late-15th century and much of the mid to late-16th century by the Venetians. Finally, the area became a part of Greece after the Greek War of Independence
of 1821 and was liberated after the declaration of independence. Diakopto enjoyed improvements in its agricultural economy after the end of the Turkish rule.
After World War II
and the Greek Civil War
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially the nearby Patras
. The population grew since the early late-20th century.
Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and modern-style homes were not built until the 1980s. It was connected by paved road in the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
Recently, Ano Diakopto on Wednesday July 24, 2007 was ravaged by a tremendous fire that destroyed the area of Ano Diakopto. Its pine
, Greek Fir
and cypress
trees were burnt and firefighters, helicopters and planes battled against the fire. Crops were also damaged including olive groves and grapevines.
forest.
Ano Diakopto has approximately 5 to 6 km of paved road and 10 km of gravel roads. Aravonitsa also has approximately 6 to 8 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.
). Its nearest lyceum (middle school), a nearest school gymnasium (secondary school) are in Diakopto
, its nearest hospital is the Agios Andreas Hospital
in eastcentral Patras
.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
village located west of Corinth
Corinth
Corinth is a city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Corinth, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit...
and Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, north-northwest of Kalavryta
Kalavryta
Kalavryta is a town and a municipality in the eastcentral part of the peripheral unit of Achaea, Greece. It is the southern terminus of the Kalavryta - Diakopto Road and the eastern terminus of the Patras - Kalavryta Road. It is located approx...
and east of Aigio
Aigio
Aigio is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Its population is around 30,000. Aigio is surrounded by trees in the north and cliffs in the...
and Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
. The GR-9
Greek National Road 9
Greek National Road 9 is the second-longest national highway of Greece. It runs through the western Peloponnese, from Patras to Pylos. Its length is around .This highway travels near:*Bypasses:*Patras and Area, since 2002*Vrachneika*Alissos*Kato Achaia...
(Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia
Kyparissia
Kyparissia is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The town proper has around 5,708 inhabitants. The town is located on Greek National Road 9,...
runs close by. The 2001 census showed a population of 344 for the village and 373 for the municipal district. Ano Diakopto is in the municipal unit of Diakopto
Diakopto
Diakopto is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is a municipal unit. Population app. 7,005 . The town of Diakopto is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, and at the lower end of...
. It used to be known as Pera Machalas (Πέρα Μαχαλάς).
Population
| Year | Population | Municipal district population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 280 | - |
| 1991 | 329 | - |
| 2001 | 344 | 373 |
History
Ano Diakopto was ruled by the OttomansOttoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
for 370 years from the mid-15th century with the exceptions in the mid to late-15th century and much of the mid to late-16th century by the Venetians. Finally, the area became a part of Greece after the Greek War of Independence
Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between...
of 1821 and was liberated after the declaration of independence. Diakopto enjoyed improvements in its agricultural economy after the end of the Turkish rule.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and the Greek Civil War
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was fought from 1946 to 1949 between the Greek governmental army, backed by the United Kingdom and United States, and the Democratic Army of Greece , the military branch of the Greek Communist Party , backed by Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania...
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially the nearby Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
. The population grew since the early late-20th century.
Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and modern-style homes were not built until the 1980s. It was connected by paved road in the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
Recently, Ano Diakopto on Wednesday July 24, 2007 was ravaged by a tremendous fire that destroyed the area of Ano Diakopto. Its pine
Pine
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...
, Greek Fir
Greek Fir
Greek Fir is a fir native to the mountains of Greece, primarily in the Peloponnesos and the island of Kefallonia, intergrading with the closely related Bulgarian Fir further north in the Pindus mountains of northern Greece. It is a medium-size evergreen coniferous tree growing to – rarely – tall...
and cypress
Cypress
Cypress is the name applied to many plants in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is a conifer of northern temperate regions. Most cypress species are trees, while a few are shrubs...
trees were burnt and firefighters, helicopters and planes battled against the fire. Crops were also damaged including olive groves and grapevines.
Information
The village is built on the slopes of Chelmos with a beautiful scenery of its pinePine
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...
forest.
Ano Diakopto has approximately 5 to 6 km of paved road and 10 km of gravel roads. Aravonitsa also has approximately 6 to 8 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.
Economy
Its main production are fruits including watermelon, melon, figs and vegetables including corn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers and others as well as dairy, livestock, olives and others. The majority of the population are based in other businesses as well as agriculture with some other industries.Other
Ano Diakopto has a school, a church, and a square (plateiaPlateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
). Its nearest lyceum (middle school), a nearest school gymnasium (secondary school) are in Diakopto
Diakopto
Diakopto is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is a municipal unit. Population app. 7,005 . The town of Diakopto is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, and at the lower end of...
, its nearest hospital is the Agios Andreas Hospital
Agios Andreas Hospital
Agios Andreas Hospital is a hospital in Patras, Greece in Achaea prefecture. In January 1997, President Stephanopoulis and Health Minister Geitonas visited the hospital for the opening of its kidney disease wing and library....
in eastcentral Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
.