Plati, Messenia

Plati (Greek: Πλάτη, before 1956: Καναλουπού - Kanaloupou[1]) is a village in the municipal unit of Filiatra, Messenia, Greece. It is situated at the western foot of the Kyparissia Mountains, at 300 m elevation. It is 2 km southwest of Perdikoneri, 7 km east of Filiatra and 9 km south of Kyparissia. Its population, according to the 2001 census, is 174 people. The village is mainly surrounded by farmlands.

Population

Year Population
1690 127
1981 170
1991 226
2001 174

History

According to the Venetian census of 1690, it had a population of 127 people. Springs supplying water to Filiatra emanate from Plati, where three watermills were located.

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Coordinates: 37°10.20′N 21°39.80′E / 37.17000°N 21.66333°E / 37.17000; 21.66333

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