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| − | '''Koutsopodi''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Κουτσοπόδι - literally "Lame Foot"), is a village and the seat of the municipality of Koutsopodi in the prefecture of [[Argolis]]. It is located 7 km | + | '''Koutsopodi''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Κουτσοπόδι - literally "Lame Foot"), is a village and the seat of the municipality of Koutsopodi in the prefecture of [[Argolis]]. It is located 7 km North of [[Argos]] and 19km NorthWest of [[Nafplion]]. |
Koutsopodi is located on the site of ancient Mysias which was mentioned by [[Pausanias (geographer)|Pausanias]] in "Corinthiaka". A community by the name of Mysias was revived in the days of [[King Otto]]. | Koutsopodi is located on the site of ancient Mysias which was mentioned by [[Pausanias (geographer)|Pausanias]] in "Corinthiaka". A community by the name of Mysias was revived in the days of [[King Otto]]. | ||
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*[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?tb=1&city=Nea+Kios&country=GR Mapquest - Nea Kios]--> | *[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?tb=1&city=Nea+Kios&country=GR Mapquest - Nea Kios]--> | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:11, May 12, 2006
| Statistics | |
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| Prefecture: | Argolis |
| Province: | Province of Argos |
| Location: Latitude: Longitude: |
37°40'48 N lat. 22°42'41 E long |
| Population: (1991) - Total - Density¹ - Rank |
2,456 -/km² |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: -highest: |
41 m(centre) |
| Postal code: | 212 00 |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-27510 (030-27510)-5 |
| Municipal code: | 0415 |
| Car designation: | AP
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| 3-letter abbreviation: | KTO |
Koutsopodi (Greek: Κουτσοπόδι - literally "Lame Foot"), is a village and the seat of the municipality of Koutsopodi in the prefecture of Argolis. It is located 7 km North of Argos and 19km NorthWest of Nafplion.
Koutsopodi is located on the site of ancient Mysias which was mentioned by Pausanias in "Corinthiaka". A community by the name of Mysias was revived in the days of King Otto.
The land around Koutsopodi is fertile and in older days a great variety of crops were grown including wheat, barley, potatoes, tomatoes and melons. They have been replaced nowadays by oranges, lemons, apricots and olives. Much of the labour is done by Albanians and other immigrants.
Famous persons
- Jim Londos, the wrestler
- Tasos Nezos, hero of the Greek War of Independence
- Georgios Nezos, actor
Nearest places
- Mycenae, NE
Communities
Historical population
| Year | Communal population | Change | Municipal population |
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| 1981 | 2,128 | - | - |
| 1991 | 2,066 |
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