Vissani
"Visani" redirects here. For the commune in Romania, see Vişani.
| Vissani Βήσσανη | |
|---|---|
  Vissani | |
| Coordinates: 39°56′N 20°32′E / 39.933°N 20.533°ECoordinates: 39°56′N 20°32′E / 39.933°N 20.533°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Epirus |
| Regional unit | Ioannina |
| Municipality | Pogoni |
| Municipal unit | Delvinaki |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 426 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | IN |
Vissani (Greek: Βήσσανη) is a village in the municipal unit of Delvinaki, Ioannina regional unit, Epirus, Greece. It is situated in the mountainous Pogoni area near the Albanian border, at 750 m above sea level. A small road connects Vissani with the Greek National Road 22 Kakavia - Kalpaki.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 417 |
| 1991 | 365 |
| 2001 | 426 |
History
Vissani was founded in the 14th century, and grew during Ottoman rule. It became a part of Greece after the Balkan Wars in 1913. The village retains elements of its traditional architecture. In the center of the village is the church of Saint Nicholas from 1791, decorated with frescoes. The village houses were built by craftsmen from the villages of Pyrsogianni and Vourbiani.
See also
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
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