Thoknia

Thoknia
Θωκνία
Thoknia
Coordinates: 37°25′N 22°5′E / 37.417°N 22.083°E / 37.417; 22.083Coordinates: 37°25′N 22°5′E / 37.417°N 22.083°E / 37.417; 22.083
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Arcadia
Municipality Megalopoli
Municipal unit Megalopoli
Community[1]
 • Population 36 (2011)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

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

YearPopulation
1981124
1991110
200149
201136

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ History and information about Thoknia
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