Galatas, Troizina
Galatas (Greek: Γαλατάς), is a town located in the eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. It is the seat of the municipality of Troizinia-Methana, which belongs to the Islands regional unit. It is situated on the coast, opposite the island Poros, across a 400 m wide strait. The community Galatas consists of the main town Galatas and the villages Agia Sotira, Vlachaiika and Saronida.
Galatas is a small mainland town with a high school, medical center, a church, banks and a new seafront plaza overlooking Poros Island. It connects to the island of Poros with water buses. The area is known for its Lemonodasos ("Lemon forest"), a vast orchard of lemon- and other citrus trees, watered by watermills and made famous by author Kosmas Politis in his 1930 novel by the same name.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,120 |
| 1991 | 2,181 |
| 2001 | 2,592 |
Persons
- Antonios Kriezis (in Troizina 1796-1865), a soldier who fought for the Greek War of Independence and a Prime minister of Greece between December 24, 1849 - May 28, 1854
See also
Coordinates: 37°29′48″N 23°26′51″E / 37.49667°N 23.44750°E
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