Thoknia
Thoknia Θωκνία | |
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Thoknia | |
Coordinates: 37°25′N 22°5′E / 37.417°N 22.083°ECoordinates: 37°25′N 22°5′E / 37.417°N 22.083°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Arcadia |
Municipality | Megalopoli |
Municipal unit | Megalopoli |
Community[1] | |
• Population | 36 (2011) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Thoknia (Greek: Θωκνία) is a village in the municipality of Megalopoli, Arcadia, Greece. It is situated near the confluence of the rivers Alfeios and Elissonas, at about 360 m elevation. It was named after the ancient Arcadian city Thocnia, that was located in the area.[2] Thoknia is 2 km east of Kato Karyes, 3 km southeast of Kyparissia, 3 km southwest of Plaka and 5 km northwest of Megalopoli. Thoknia had a population of 36 in 2011. The village is surrounded by open-pit lignite mines.
Population
Year | Population |
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1981 | 124 |
1991 | 110 |
2001 | 49 |
2011 | 36 |
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References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ History and information about Thoknia
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