Doliana
Doliana (Greek: Δολιανά) is a community of the municipality North Kynouria, in eastern Arcadia, Greece. It consists of the villages Kato Doliana, Ano Doliana, Dragouni, Kouvlis, Prosilia and Rouneika.[3] The population of the community is 846 (2011 census). The largest village of the community is Kato Doliana with 595 inhabitants. It serves as the winter residence of the population of Ano Doliana. It is considered a traditional settlement.
Doliana Δολιανά | |
|---|---|
  Doliana | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′51″N 22°40′48″E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Arcadia |
| Municipality | North Kynouria |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 846 |
| Community | |
| • Population | 595[2] (2011) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 220 01 |
| Area code(s) | 27550 |
Olive oil production is the main source of income for the inhabitants.
Geography
The village is situated on the left bank of the river Tanos, on the south slopes of mountain Zavitsa. It is surrounded by an extensive olive trees plantation. Particularly interesting are the natural caves that have formed due to the erosion of the terrain caused by the flow of the river.
Attractions
The ancient Villa of Herodes Atticus at Eva is the most notable landmark. One can also visit the ancient settlements of Kourmeki and Tsiorovos and the women's Byzantine Monastery of Loukou.
Demographic evolution
| Year | Settlement | Community | Settlement population chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | - | 893[4] |  |
| 1861 | - | 1.336[5] | |
| 1870 | - | 1.323 | |
| 1879 | - | 1.682[6] | |
| 1889 | - | 1.577[7] | |
| 1896 | - | 1.649[8] | |
| 1907 | - | 1.627 | |
| 1920 | - | 1.849 | |
| 1928 | - | 1.796 | |
| 1940 | 82 | 1.680 | |
| 1951 | 1.246 | 1.650 | |
| 1961 | 1.081 | 1.497 | |
| 1971 | 1.099 | 1.404 | |
| 1981 | 1.075 | 1.338 | |
| 1991 | 933 | 1.283 | |
| 2001 | 780 | 1.097 | |
| 2011 | 595 | 846 |
Image gallery
The Primary school during the 1950s
Herodes Atticus' villa is in the vicinity of the community
See also
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- Ano Doliana, the mountainous residency of the settlers
- List of settlements in Arcadia
- List of traditional settlements of Greece
References
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- Hellenic Statistical Authority - Table. The De Jure (registered) population 2011
- Kato Doliana, Ano Doliana, Regional Guide of Peloponnese
- ΓΟΡΤΥΝΙΑΚΑ - Απογραφή Αρκαδίας (1834) (in Greek)
- Στατιστική της Ελλάδος - Πληθυσμός του έτους 1861 (in Greek)
- Εργαστήριο Δημογραφικών και Κοινωνικών Αναλύσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας - Εργο e-Demography - Εκδόσεις ΕΛΣΤΑΤ - Απογραφές - 1879 (in Greek)
- Εργαστήριο Δημογραφικών και Κοινωνικών Αναλύσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας - Εργο e-Demography - Εκδόσεις ΕΛΣΤΑΤ - Απογραφές - 1889 (in Greek)
- Εργαστήριο Δημογραφικών και Κοινωνικών Αναλύσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας - Εργο e-Demography - Εκδόσεις ΕΛΣΤΑΤ - Απογραφές - 1896 (in Greek)