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Poulithra

Coordinates: 37°07′N 22°53.8′E / 37.117°N 22.8967°E / 37.117; 22.8967
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Poulithra
Πούλιθρα
Poulithra is located in Greece
Poulithra
Poulithra
Coordinates: 37°07′N 22°53.8′E / 37.117°N 22.8967°E / 37.117; 22.8967
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalitySouth Kynouria
Municipal unitLeonidio
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community394
Time zoneUTC 2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 3 (EEST)

Poulithra (Greek: Πούλιθρα) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Leonidio, southeastern Arcadia, Greece. It is situated on the Myrtoan Sea coast, at the foot of the eastern Parnon mountains. The community includes the small inland village Pyrgoudi. Poulithra is 7 km southeast of Leonidio, 14 km east of Kosmas, 19 km northwest of Kyparissi, Laconia) and 42 km east of Sparti. It is considered a traditional settlement.

Population

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Year Village population Community population
1981 430
1991 458
2001 598 600
2011 414 415
2021 - 394

History

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In Poulithra the ancient city of Polichne was located, which was mentioned by the historian Pausanias in his travels. An ancient castle and Byzantine walls are to be found on the hill. In 1997, the formerly independent community became part of the municipality of Leonidio, which became part of the municipality of South Kynouria in 2011.

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References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.