Iliokali

Iliokali
Ηλιόκαλη
Iliokali
Coordinates: 39°37′N 20°58′E / 39.617°N 20.967°E / 39.617; 20.967Coordinates: 39°37′N 20°58′E / 39.617°N 20.967°E / 39.617; 20.967
Country Greece
Administrative region Epirus
Regional unit Ioannina
Municipality Ioannina
Municipal unit Pamvotida
Population (2011)[1]
 • Rural 524
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registration ΙΝ

Iliokali (Greek: Ηλιόκαλη, before 1927: Μορκιούς - Morkious[2]) is a village in the municipal unit of Pamvotida, Ioannina regional unit, Greece. It is situated at the foot of the mountain Driskos, southeast of Lake Ioannina. In 2011 its population was 524. The Egnatia Odos motorway (Thessaloniki - Ioannina - Igoumenitsa) passes northwest of the village. Iliokali is 4 km southeast of Kastritsa and 11 km southeast of Ioannina, NNW. The village has around 3,300 ha of land and is built in forests with many springs. It took its present name from the nearby Iliokali Monastery. Its inhabitants are mainly engaged in agriculture (livestock) and construction. It is known for its traditionally distilled tsipouro.

Population

YearPopulation
1981466
1991464
2001422
2011524

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ Name changes of settlements in Greece
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