Skillounta

Skillounta
Σκιλλούντα
Skillounta

Coordinates: 37°37′N 21°38′E / 37.617°N 21.633°E / 37.617; 21.633Coordinates: 37°37′N 21°38′E / 37.617°N 21.633°E / 37.617; 21.633
Country Greece
Administrative region West Greece
Regional unit Elis
Municipality Andritsaina-Krestena
Elevation 276 m (906 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
 • Municipal unit 15,931
Community
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 270 55
Area code(s) 26250
Vehicle registration ΗΑ

Skillounta is a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andritsaina-Krestena, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is named after the ancient town Scillus, which was located in the area. Its seat of administration was in the town Krestena. The territory of the municipal unit Skillounta stretches from the plains on the Ionian Sea coast to the forested mountains of southeastern Elis. The river Alfeios forms its northern border. Krestena is 6 km south of Olympia, 12 km north of Zacharo and 18 km southeast of Pyrgos. The Greek National Road 9/E55 (Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia) passes through Kallikomo in the western part of Skillounta, and the Greek National Road 76 to Andritsaina and Megalopoli runs west to east through Krestena and Graikas.

Subdivisions

The municipal unit Skillounta is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):

Sites of interest

Population

Year Municipal unit
1991 14,449
2001 15,931

See also

References

  1. ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
  2. ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
  3. ↑ Website

External links

 Archaia Olympia
Volakas Alifeira
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Ionian Sea Zacharo
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