Achaiko
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Achaiko is a Greek
village located about approximately 10 km southeast of Kato Achaia
, 5 km southwest of Alissos
, 28 km south of Patras
and about 87 km northeast of Pyrgos
. The GR-9
(Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia
is 6 km to the north and 7 km with the older one. Achaiko had a 2001 population of was 224 for the village. Fostaina is connected with the road linking the GR-9 and Santomeri
along with Portes
Achaiko is part of the municipal unit of Olenia
. The Tytheos river flows through the village.
to near Ovrya
is to the north and another to the area. Its main production are fruits including watermelon, melon, figs and vegetables including corn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers and others as well as dairy, livestock, olives and others. The majority of the population are based in other businesses as well as agriculture.
Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and did not surpass modern-style homes until the 1980s. It was linked with pavement in the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
After World War II
and the Greek Civil War
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially the nearby Patras
. The population decline between the 1981 and the 1991 census, but it recovered the 1991 and the 2001 censuses.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
village located about approximately 10 km southeast of Kato Achaia
Kato Achaia
Kato Achaia is a town in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Achaea, of which it is the seat of administration.-Population history :...
, 5 km southwest of Alissos
Alissos
Alissos is a village in Achaea, Greece. The nearby communities are Kato Achaia to the west and Kaminia to the northeast in the municipality of Vrachneika. It is located 20 km southwest of Patras and 78 km northeast of Pyrgos...
, 28 km south of Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
and about 87 km northeast of Pyrgos
Pyrgos, Elis
Pyrgos is the capital of the Elis peripheral unit in Greece. It is named after a local tower. The city is located in the western part of the Peloponnese, in the middle of a plain near the Ionian Sea. It is 96 km away from Patras via Greek National Road 9, 320 km from Athens, and...
. The GR-9
Greek National Road 9
Greek National Road 9 is the second-longest national highway of Greece. It runs through the western Peloponnese, from Patras to Pylos. Its length is around .This highway travels near:*Bypasses:*Patras and Area, since 2002*Vrachneika*Alissos*Kato Achaia...
(Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia
Kyparissia
Kyparissia is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The town proper has around 5,708 inhabitants. The town is located on Greek National Road 9,...
is 6 km to the north and 7 km with the older one. Achaiko had a 2001 population of was 224 for the village. Fostaina is connected with the road linking the GR-9 and Santomeri
Santomeri
Santomeri is a Greek village located about approximately south-southeast of Kato Achaia, south of Alissos, south-southwest of Patras and northeast of Pyrgos. The GR-9 Santomeri (Greek: Σαντομέρι) is a Greek village located about approximately south-southeast of Kato Achaia, south of Alissos,...
along with Portes
Portes, Greece
Portes is a Greek village located about approximately south-southeast of Kato Achaia, south of Alissos, south-southwest of Patras and northeast of Pyrgos. The GR-9 Portes (Greek: Πόρτες meaning doors) is a Greek village located about approximately south-southeast of Kato Achaia, south of Alissos,...
Achaiko is part of the municipal unit of Olenia
Olenia
Olenia is a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Achaea, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 6,822 . The seat of the municipality was in Lousika...
. The Tytheos river flows through the village.
Nearest places
- AlissosAlissosAlissos is a village in Achaea, Greece. The nearby communities are Kato Achaia to the west and Kaminia to the northeast in the municipality of Vrachneika. It is located 20 km southwest of Patras and 78 km northeast of Pyrgos...
, northeast - Loussika, east
- ElaiochoriElaiochori, AchaeaElaiochori is a Greek village located about approximately 8 km southeast of Kato Achaia, 27 km south of Patras and northeast of Pyrgos. The GR-9 Elaiochori (Greek: Ελαιοχώρι) is a Greek village located about approximately 8 km southeast of Kato Achaia, 27 km south of Patras...
, south-southwest - Ano AchaiaAno AchaiaAno Achaia is a Greek village located about approximately 10 km southeast of Kato Achaia, 29 km south of Patras and northeast of Pyrgos. The GR-9 Ano Achaia is a Greek village located about approximately 10 km southeast of Kato Achaia, 29 km south of Patras and northeast of...
, west - Kato AchaiaKato AchaiaKato Achaia is a town in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Achaea, of which it is the seat of administration.-Population history :...
, northwest
Geography
Achaiko is situated in a plateau, hilly and a valley area, it also contains several valleys. The farmlands covers sporadically and the valley along with forests, hills and mountains, mostly in the western and the eastern parts. The small mountain range extending south of KareikaKareika
Kareika is a village in the municipal unit of Movri, Achaea, Greece. It is located north of the Movri mountains, about 1.5 km S of Gomosto and about 2 km SE of Rachi. Kareika is connected with the road linking to Riolos and Spata and is connected with GR-9/E55 1 km to the north. Riolos is...
to near Ovrya
Ovrya
Ovrya is a town in Greece, located just 3 mi directly south of Patras, and 4 mi south from the GR-33 highway. It is a suburb within the Patras metropolitan area. It was the seat of the former municipality of Messatida....
is to the north and another to the area. Its main production are fruits including watermelon, melon, figs and vegetables including corn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers and others as well as dairy, livestock, olives and others. The majority of the population are based in other businesses as well as agriculture.
Information
Achaiko (old name Petroni/grk Πετρώνι)has approximately 10 km of paved road and 10 to 15 km of gravel roads. Lousika also has approximately 10 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and did not surpass modern-style homes until the 1980s. It was linked with pavement in the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and the Greek Civil War
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was fought from 1946 to 1949 between the Greek governmental army, backed by the United Kingdom and United States, and the Democratic Army of Greece , the military branch of the Greek Communist Party , backed by Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania...
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially the nearby Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
. The population decline between the 1981 and the 1991 census, but it recovered the 1991 and the 2001 censuses.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 213 |
| 1991 | 261 |
| 2001 | 224 |