Kollines
| Kollines Κολλίνες | |
|---|---|
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  Kollines | |
| Coordinates: 37°17.2′N 22°21.6′E / 37.2867°N 22.3600°ECoordinates: 37°17.2′N 22°21.6′E / 37.2867°N 22.3600°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Arcadia |
| Municipality | Tripoli |
| Municipal unit | Skyritida |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 488 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 220 11 |
Kollines (Greek: Κολλίνες) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Skyritida, Arcadia, Greece. It is situated in the green mountains near the border with Laconia.[1] The community consists of the main village Kollines (population 469 in 2001) and the small villages Achouri (pop. 9) and Voutouchos (pop. 10). It is located 1 km east of Agia Varvara, 9 km south of Vlachokerasia and 25 km south of Tripoli.
Museum
The cultural association Friends of Skyritida opened a folklore museum in Kollines in 1997. Located in the high school, the museum displays tools, clothes, photographs, and other print material to show how the older generations lived in the area.[2]
Historical population
| Year | Population community |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 721 |
| 1991 | 622 |
| 2001 | 488 |
See also
References
- ↑ Arcadia - Kollines (Greek)
- ↑ Arcadia - Folklore museum Kollines (Greek)
External links
- Local website (Greek)
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