Akova
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Akova is a settlement in the community and municipal unit of Argos
, Greece
. Akova is 4 km west of downtown Argos. There are an Agia Triada church and a rest area for those hikking around Larissa
mountain.
).
The entire population prior to the 1980s were entirely rural and were also farmers. Today, they still form a part of the population of the settlement while tourism is also the main industry. Pavement and electricity were cut off until the mid to late 20th century.
Argos
Argos is a city and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Argos-Mykines, of which it is a municipal unit. It is 11 kilometres from Nafplion, which was its historic harbour...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Akova is 4 km west of downtown Argos. There are an Agia Triada church and a rest area for those hikking around Larissa
Larissa (Argolis)
Larissa is the ancient and medieval acropolis of Argos, located in a high rocky hill, within the town's boundaries. It is named after the nymph Larissa....
mountain.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 479 |
| 1991 | 152 |
| 2001 | 199 |
Other
Akova also has a small school, and a square (plateiaPlateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
).
The entire population prior to the 1980s were entirely rural and were also farmers. Today, they still form a part of the population of the settlement while tourism is also the main industry. Pavement and electricity were cut off until the mid to late 20th century.