Kavasila (Ilia), Greece
Encyclopedia
Kavasila is a small town that is part of Gastouni
in NNW Ilia, Greece
. Its population is around 1500. It is accessed by a highway linking Patras and Pyrgos, known as GR-9
, the new highway now bypasses Kavasila. Distance from Patras
is 66 km, SE of Kyllini
, and 32 km from Pyrgos. Its elevation is about 20 m. Its area code is 26230. It is situated about 500 m north of the Pineios River
where an old bridge stood. This bridge was replaced in 2001 to avoid it collapsing onto the roadway below. Kavasila has a train station on the line from Patras to Kalamata via Pyrgos. A branch line to Vartholomio and Kyllini was shut down around 2001. Until the late 20th century, this village was known as Kelevi. Its postal code is 273 00.
Its neighboring communities are Kardiakafti
to the west, Andravida
to the east, Lefkochori
to the east and Gastouni
to the south, the last two communities are south of the banks of Pineios.
The community has a small school and a square (plateia).
Gastouni
Gastouni is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Distance is south of Lechaina, from Kyllini Baths, from Pyrgos, NW of Amaliada and SW of...
in NNW Ilia, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Its population is around 1500. It is accessed by a highway linking Patras and Pyrgos, known as 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...
, the new highway now bypasses Kavasila. Distance from 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...
is 66 km, SE of Kyllini
Kyllini
There are several places on the Peloponnesus peninsula in Greece named Kyllíni :* Mount Kyllini , the mythological birthplace of Hermes ....
, and 32 km from Pyrgos. Its elevation is about 20 m. Its area code is 26230. It is situated about 500 m north of the Pineios River
Pineios River (Peloponnese)
The Pineiós is a river in Peloponnese, Greece. It is probably not named after the god Peneus. It flows from the mountain Erymanthus , and empties into a bay SW of Gastouni connecting the Ionian Sea. The river flows through the southern half of the Ilia plain...
where an old bridge stood. This bridge was replaced in 2001 to avoid it collapsing onto the roadway below. Kavasila has a train station on the line from Patras to Kalamata via Pyrgos. A branch line to Vartholomio and Kyllini was shut down around 2001. Until the late 20th century, this village was known as Kelevi. Its postal code is 273 00.
Its neighboring communities are Kardiakafti
Kardiakafti
Kardiakafti is a village in the northwestern part of the municipal unit of Gastouni in Elis. It is connected only with one paved road. Distance from Kavasila is 2 km west along with GR-9/E55 is 3 km W, 6 km NW of Gastouni and about 68 km SW of Patras and about 34 km NW...
to the west, Andravida
Andravida
Andravída is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andravida-Kyllini, of which it is a municipal unit. Its population is about 4,300. Distance from Patras is around 63 km SW and 33 km NW of...
to the east, Lefkochori
Lefkochori
Lefkochori is a small village that is part of Gastouni in NNW Elis. Its population is around 600. Primary access to the village is through a highway linking Patras and Pirgos, known as GR-9 and features a junction in the middle and another with the old road near the rail crossing...
to the east and Gastouni
Gastouni
Gastouni is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Distance is south of Lechaina, from Kyllini Baths, from Pyrgos, NW of Amaliada and SW of...
to the south, the last two communities are south of the banks of Pineios.
The community has a small school and a square (plateia).
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,032 |
| 1991 | 1,147 |
| 2001 | 1,474 |
See also
- List of places in the Ilia prefecture