Astakos
| Astakos Αστακός | |
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  Astakos | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′N 21°5′E / 38.533°N 21.083°ECoordinates: 38°32′N 21°5′E / 38.533°N 21.083°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Aetolia-Acarnania |
| Municipality | Xiromero |
| • Municipal unit | 345.1 km2 (133.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 6,578 |
| • Municipal unit density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 2,732 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 300 06 |
| Area code(s) | 26460 |
| Vehicle registration | AI |
Astakos (Greek: Αστακός, meaning "lobster") is a town and a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Xiromero, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 345.099 km2.[3] It is located on a bay on the eastern shore of the Ionian Sea, near the southern end of the Acarnanian Mountains. It takes its name from the ancient Acarnanian town Astacus (Ancient Greek: Ἄστακος - Astakos),[4] and was named Dragamesti in the Middle Ages.
It is 16 km southeast of Kalamos (island), 30 km southwest of Agrinio, 35 km northwest of Missolonghi and 55 km southeast of Preveza.
Subdivisions
The municipal unit Astakos is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
- Agrampela
- Astakos (Astakos, Valti)
- Bampini
- Karaiskakis
- Machairas
- Chrysovitsa
- Palaiomanina
- Prodromos
- Skourtou
- Strongylovouni (Strongylovouni, Manina Vlizianon)
- Vasilopoulo
- Vliziana
Economy
The city has a port able to hold ferries. The countryside mainly produces wheat, corn and few grapes. Fishing is an important source of income.
Historical population
| Year | Community | Municipal unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,724 | - |
| 1991 | 2,459 | 8,210 |
| 2001 | 2,560 | 7,330 |
| 2011 | 2,732 | 6,578 |
Persons
- Leo Leandros (1926) singer and composer
See also
External links
- Municipality of Astakos (Greek)
References
- 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ↑
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Astacus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.