Trapeza, Achaea

Trapeza
Τράπεζα
Trapeza
Coordinates: 38°10′N 22°14′E / 38.167°N 22.233°E / 38.167; 22.233Coordinates: 38°10′N 22°14′E / 38.167°N 22.233°E / 38.167; 22.233
Country Greece
Administrative region West Greece
Regional unit Achaea
Municipality Aigialeia
Municipal unit Diakopto
Population (2011)[1]
 • Rural 274
Community[1]
 • Population 314 (2011)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

Trapeza (Greek: Τράπεζα) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Diakopto, Achaea, Greece. It is located 4 km southeast of Diakopto and 8 km west of Akrata. In 2001 Trapeza had a population of 274 for the village and 314 for the community, which includes the village Paralia Trapezis. Between 1892 and 1940, its name was Nea Voura (Νέα Βούρα).[2]

Trapeza is located on a cliff, about 130 m above the Gulf of Corinth. The Greek National Road 8A (Patras - Corinth) and the railway Patras - Corinth run along the shore below the village. Trapeza has a well known beach called Pounta. The ancient city of Boura may have been located near present Trapeza.

Population

YearPopulation
1981271
1991252
2001310
2011314

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ EETAA local government changes
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