Gastouni
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Gastouni is a town and a former municipality
in Elis, West Greece, Greece
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios
, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Distance is 10 km (6 mi) south of Lechaina
, 16 km (10 mi) from Kyllini Baths, 28 km (17 mi) from Pyrgos, 12 km (7 mi) NW of Amaliada
and 70 km (43 mi) SW of Patras
. Its population is 7,524. It sits south of the Pineios River
. The neighboring communities are Vartholomio
to the west, Kavasila
in the north, Agia Mavra
in the NE, Koroivos
in the east, Savalia
in the SE and Palaiochori
in the south. GR-9
/E55
since the late-1980s bypasses Gastouni. Most of the residential houses lie east of the old GR-9. Elevation is about 4 to 5 m above sea level. A Byzantine church of the Panagia Katholiki is two-columned and built in the 12th century.
The town has a factory and a junkyard to the east. It is known for a tomato paste factory which is owned by Pelargos S.A., and line up lasts up to the new national highway (GR-9).
Gastouni has a church, kindergarten schools, schools, lyceums (middle school), gymnasia (secondary school), a town square, a market town, and a train station next to the divided road to the dam. Forests are founded in the northeast, and 2 km (1 mi) southeast while mixed farming surrounds Gastouni except to the south.
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
For the new municipalities of Greece see the Kallikratis ProgrammeThe municipalities and communities of Greece are one of several levels of government within the organizational structure of that country. Thirteen regions called peripheries form the largest unit of government beneath the State. ...
in Elis, West Greece, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios
Pineios (municipality)
Pineios is a municipality in the Elis peripheral unit, West Greece Periphery, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Gastouni. It was named after the river Pineios.-Municipality:...
, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Distance is 10 km (6 mi) south of Lechaina
Lechaina
Lechaina is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andravida-Kyllini, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is situated 39 km north of the city of Pyrgos, and 60 km southwest of Patras...
, 16 km (10 mi) from Kyllini Baths, 28 km (17 mi) from Pyrgos, 12 km (7 mi) NW of Amaliada
Amaliada
Amaliada is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ilida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has 32,090 citizens...
and 70 km (43 mi) SW of 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...
. Its population is 7,524. It sits south of the Pineios River
Pineios River (Peloponnese)
The Pineiós is a river in Peloponnese, Greece. It is probably not named after the god Peneus. It flows from the mountain Erymanthus , and empties into a bay SW of Gastouni connecting the Ionian Sea. The river flows through the southern half of the Ilia plain...
. The neighboring communities are Vartholomio
Vartholomio
Vartholomio is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios, of which it is a municipal unit. Its population is around 3,182 . Elevation is 3 to 4 m above sea level. The Pineios River flows southeast...
to the west, Kavasila
Kavasila (Ilia), Greece
Kavasila is a small town that is part of Gastouni in NNW Ilia, Greece. Its population is around 1500. It is accessed by a highway linking Patras and Pyrgos, known as GR-9, the new highway now bypasses Kavasila. Distance from Patras is 66 km, SE of Kyllini, and 32 km from Pyrgos. Its...
in the north, Agia Mavra
Agia Mavra
Agia Mavra may refer to various locations in Greece:*Agia Mavra, Elis, a village in Elis*Agia Mavra, Lefkada, a village in the island of Lefkada...
in the NE, Koroivos
Koroivos
Koroivos is a village in the municipal unit of Gastouni, Elis Prefecture, Greece. It is located about 4 km E of the centre of Gastouni. It is 3 km E of the new highway 9. Distance from Patras is 71 km SW and 31 km NW of Pyrgos...
in the east, Savalia
Savalia
Savalia is a village in the municipal unit of Amaliada, Elis, southern Greece. It is located 74 km SE of Patras, 21 km N of Pyrgos, and 5 km NW of Amaliada. Savalia was passed by GR-9, but has a branch to Amaliada, now bypassed to its west. Its population is around 1,100 and the area code is 26220...
in the SE and Palaiochori
Palaiochori
Palaiochori, Paleochori or Paleohori , older forms: Palaiochorio, Palaiochorion may refer to several places in Greece:...
in the south. 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...
/E55
European route E55
European route E 55 is a E-route. It passes through the following cities:Helsingborg … Helsingør – Copenhagen – Køge – Vordingborg – Nykøbing Falster – Gedser … Rostock – Berlin – Lübbenau – Dresden – Teplice – Prague – Tábor – Linz – Salzburg – Villach – Tarvisio – Udine – Palmanova – Mestre...
since the late-1980s bypasses Gastouni. Most of the residential houses lie east of the old GR-9. Elevation is about 4 to 5 m above sea level. A Byzantine church of the Panagia Katholiki is two-columned and built in the 12th century.
The town has a factory and a junkyard to the east. It is known for a tomato paste factory which is owned by Pelargos S.A., and line up lasts up to the new national highway (GR-9).
Gastouni has a church, kindergarten schools, schools, lyceums (middle school), gymnasia (secondary school), a town square, a market town, and a train station next to the divided road to the dam. Forests are founded in the northeast, and 2 km (1 mi) southeast while mixed farming surrounds Gastouni except to the south.
Subdivisions
The municipal unit Gastouni is subdivided into the following communities:- Gastouni
- KardiakaftiKardiakaftiKardiakafti is a village in the northwestern part of the municipal unit of Gastouni in Elis. It is connected only with one paved road. Distance from Kavasila is 2 km west along with GR-9/E55 is 3 km W, 6 km NW of Gastouni and about 68 km SW of Patras and about 34 km NW...
- Kavasila
- KoroivosKoroivosKoroivos is a village in the municipal unit of Gastouni, Elis Prefecture, Greece. It is located about 4 km E of the centre of Gastouni. It is 3 km E of the new highway 9. Distance from Patras is 71 km SW and 31 km NW of Pyrgos...
- LefkochoriLefkochoriLefkochori is a small village that is part of Gastouni in NNW Elis. Its population is around 600. Primary access to the village is through a highway linking Patras and Pirgos, known as GR-9 and features a junction in the middle and another with the old road near the rail crossing...
- Palaiochori
- RoupakiRoupakiRoupaki is a community that is a part of the municipal unit of Gastouni, Elis, Greece. Distance from Amaliada is 6 km N and 6 km E from the highway...
Population history
| Year | Town population | Municipality population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,751 | - |
| 1991 | 5,883 | 9,350 |
| 2001 | 7,524 | 11,523 |
People
- Nikos Kachtitis, writer
- The SisinisSisinisSisinis is the surname of:*Chrysanthos Sisinis, a Greek revolutionary leader and a politician*Georgios Sisinis, a Greek revolutionary leader and a farmer...
family- Chrysanthos SisinisChrysanthos SisinisChrysanthos Sisinis was a Greek revolutionary leader and a politician.He was born in Gastouni and was the son of Georgios Sisinis. He battled Patras, Athens, Messolongi and severl other battles. He was jailed together with his father in the civil period as an adherent of Kolokotronis...
- Georgios SisinisGeorgios SisinisGeorg Sisinis was a Greek politician and a Greek revolutionary leader.-Biography:He was born in Gastouni in the modern Ilia Prefecture and descended from a rich and historic family of the area. During the Ottoman rule, he was a chief of Gastouni. He had participated in the Secret Society in 1819...
or Sissinis, one of the famous Greek revolutionary leadersGreek War of IndependenceThe Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between...
of the area
- Chrysanthos Sisinis
In film
The town name is featured in two of the Kitsos films including Praktor Kitsos kalei... Gastouni (1967) and Gambros ap' ti Gastouni (1967), some of them are set in this town.External links
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture: Church of Panagia Katholiki at Gastouni
- Gastouni.com (in Greek)
- Gastouni (town) on GTP Travel Pages
- Gastouni (municipality) on GTP Travel Pages
See also
| North: Andravida Andravida Andravída is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andravida-Kyllini, of which it is a municipal unit. Its population is about 4,300. Distance from Patras is around 63 km SW and 33 km NW of... |
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| West: Vartholomio Vartholomio Vartholomio is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios, of which it is a municipal unit. Its population is around 3,182 . Elevation is 3 to 4 m above sea level. The Pineios River flows southeast... |
Gastouni | East: Amaliada Amaliada Amaliada is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ilida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has 32,090 citizens... |
| South: Ionian Sea Ionian Sea The Ionian Sea , is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Adriatic Sea. It is bounded by southern Italy including Calabria, Sicily and the Salento peninsula to the west, southern Albania to the north, and a large number of Greek islands, including Corfu, Zante, Kephalonia, Ithaka, and... and Amaliada Amaliada Amaliada is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ilida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has 32,090 citizens... |