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
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