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| − | '''Sirako''' is a village and community in the [[prefecture]] of [[Ioannina prefecture|Ioannina]], [[Epirus]], [[Greece]]. | + | '''Sirako''' (also [[Sirrako]] or [[Syrrako]]) is a village and community in the [[prefecture]] of [[Ioannina prefecture|Ioannina]], [[Epirus]], [[Greece]]. |
Its population was 273 inhabitants, according to the [[2001]] census. | Its population was 273 inhabitants, according to the [[2001]] census. | ||
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| + | Sirako is the birthplace of Prime Minister [[Ioannis Kolettis]] as well as poet [[Kostas Krystallis]]. It is a historic village where the textile industry developed even in pre-independence days, contributing to its wealth. | ||
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| + | Sirako was one of two villages in the area that rebelled in [[1821]] during the Greek [[War of Independence]]. It was destroyed and all its inhabitants fled. It was liberated on [[November 23]], [[1912]] during the [[First Balkan War]]. | ||
[[Category:Ioannina prefecture]] | [[Category:Ioannina prefecture]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:30, January 20, 2007
Sirako (also Sirrako or Syrrako) is a village and community in the prefecture of Ioannina, Epirus, Greece.
Its population was 273 inhabitants, according to the 2001 census.
Sirako is the birthplace of Prime Minister Ioannis Kolettis as well as poet Kostas Krystallis. It is a historic village where the textile industry developed even in pre-independence days, contributing to its wealth.
Sirako was one of two villages in the area that rebelled in 1821 during the Greek War of Independence. It was destroyed and all its inhabitants fled. It was liberated on November 23, 1912 during the First Balkan War.