Vogatsiko
| Vogatsiko Βογατσικό | |
|---|---|
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Vogatsiko, partial view | |
  Vogatsiko | |
| Coordinates: 40°24′N 21°22′E / 40.400°N 21.367°ECoordinates: 40°24′N 21°22′E / 40.400°N 21.367°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Kastoria |
| Municipality | Orestida |
| Municipal unit | Ion Dragoumis |
| Area | |
| • Rural | 0.46 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 793 |
| • Rural density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 52053 |
| Area code(s) | 24670-95 |
| Vehicle registration | KT |
Vogatsiko (Greek: Βογατσικό, Vogatsikó) is a village in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia, located at the southeast corner of Kastoria regional unit. It was the seat of the municipality of Ion Dragoumis. The village's population is estimated at some 800 people. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and overlooks a valley through which Aliakmon river passes. An overhead map can be found here.
The village has a rich history, including being the origin of the Dragoumis family and its most notable member, Ion Dragoumis.
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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