Larissos
Encyclopedia
Larissos 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. Its seat of administration was in the village Lappas (Greek: Λάππας). The distance from Patras
is 37 km SW and 58 km N of Pyrgos. The nearest communities are Metochi
and Kalogria
to the north, Araxos
also to the north, Bonteika to the east and Riolos
to the south. The area code is 26930.
Forests are found along with a few roads in the south, one in the north and one in the west which was the property of King Constantine II of Greece. Nearby is a small hydro station southwest of Lappas. The northwestern and northeastern regions are covered with mixed farming with access to Araxos Airport
(GPA). There is an archaeological site of the ancient town of Dyme
found 1 km south. The municipality formerly excluded Mataranga and Spata. In the late-20th century, these areas were reverted to Larissos from Vouprasia and the prefecture of Ilia.
with a river in the east, and with Niforeika
to the east.
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
For the new municipalities of Greece see the Kallikratis ProgrammeThe municipalities and communities of Greece are one of several levels of government within the organizational structure of that country. Thirteen regions called peripheries form the largest unit of government beneath the State. ...
in Achaea
Achaea
Achaea is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is situated in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The capital is Patras. The population exceeds 300,000 since 2001.-Geography:...
, West Greece, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Achaea
West Achaea
West Achaea is a municipality in the Achaea peripheral unit, West Greece Periphery, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Kato Achaia.-Municipality:...
, of which it is a municipal unit. Its seat of administration was in the village Lappas (Greek: Λάππας). The 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 37 km SW and 58 km N of Pyrgos. The nearest communities are Metochi
Metochi
Metochi may refer to:*Metochionor several places in Greece:*in Lesbos: An annex to the Leimonos monastery in the municipality of Kalloni. Since 1992 leased to the University of Agder for use as an academic study and conference centre.*in Achaea:...
and Kalogria
Kalogria
Kalogria may refer to the following places:*Kallurga , in Northern Cyprus*Kalogria, Achaea, a beach village in Achaea*Kalogria, Chalkidiki, a village in the prefecture of Chalkidiki...
to the north, Araxos
Araxos
Araxos , Latin form: Araxus is a village located in the municipal unit of Larissos in the northwestern part of Achaea, Greece. It is located on a road connecting south to Lappa and east to Lakkopetra and Kato Achaia and also a road to Kalogria and Metochi...
also to the north, Bonteika to the east and Riolos
Riolos
Riolos , is a village in Achaea, Greece. Riolos is connected with a main road linking Kareika and Spata which one part of the road is narrowed with one lane and are surrounded by buildings. Riolos is between the plain to the northwest and the Movri mountain to the southeast. GR-9/E55 is accessed...
to the south. The area code is 26930.
Forests are found along with a few roads in the south, one in the north and one in the west which was the property of King Constantine II of Greece. Nearby is a small hydro station southwest of Lappas. The northwestern and northeastern regions are covered with mixed farming with access to Araxos Airport
Araxos Airport
Araxos Airport is a Greek international airport located near Araxos cape, Achaea Prefecture and serves the city of Patras.It is also known as Araxos National Airport. or Agamemnon Airport....
(GPA). There is an archaeological site of the ancient town of Dyme
Dyme, Greece
Dyme was an ancient Greek city in Achaea. It was the most westerly of the Achaean cities. The first resident of note was Oebotas who was said to be the first Achaean to win at the Ancient Olympic Games.. He was not honored for this and legendarily cursed others for that.The town has also been in...
found 1 km south. The municipality formerly excluded Mataranga and Spata. In the late-20th century, these areas were reverted to Larissos from Vouprasia and the prefecture of Ilia.
Subdivisions
The municipal unit Larissos is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):- Agios Nikolaos Spaton (Agios Nikolaos, Agios Konstantinos)
- ApideonasApideonasApideonas is a village located 44 km southwest of Patras, in Achaea, Greece. Karatoula had a population of 638 in 2001 for the village. Apideonas was part of the municipality of Larissos since 1997...
- AraxosAraxosAraxos , Latin form: Araxus is a village located in the municipal unit of Larissos in the northwestern part of Achaea, Greece. It is located on a road connecting south to Lappa and east to Lakkopetra and Kato Achaia and also a road to Kalogria and Metochi...
(Araxos, Kalogria, Paralimni) - Kagkadi
- LakkopetraLakkopetraLakkopetra is a village of northwestern Achaea, located 10 km NW of Kato Achaia, 4 km ENE of Araxos, approx. 35 km NW of Patras and 72 km N from Pyrgos. Mavri Myti, its nearby beach is about 3 km N. Its neighboring communities are Araxos to the west, Limnochori to the...
(Lakkopetra, Ioniki Akti, Karnari, Limanaki) - Mataragka (Mataragka, Kafalaiika)
- Metochi (Metochi, Lappas, Neo Vouprasio, Vouprasio)
- Michoi (Michoi, Kandalos, Tsamaiika, Psefteika)
- Petas
- RiolosRiolosRiolos , is a village in Achaea, Greece. Riolos is connected with a main road linking Kareika and Spata which one part of the road is narrowed with one lane and are surrounded by buildings. Riolos is between the plain to the northwest and the Movri mountain to the southeast. GR-9/E55 is accessed...
(Riolos, Mazaiika) - Velitses (Ano Velitses, Kato Velitses)
Population history
The municipality is bounded by Larissos river along with the Achaia-Ilia to the west, the range of west Skollis and south MovriMovri
Movri , is a mountain range that is in the municipalities of Movri, Dymi to the northeast, Oleni in the western part of Achaea and the western part was partly in the prefecture of Elis with the municipality of Vouprasia until the 1970s. It is located about 30 km SW of Patras, W of...
with a river in the east, and with Niforeika
Niforeika
Niforeika is a village that is located between Kalamaki and Kato Achaia in the municipality of West Achaea in northwestern Achaia. Distance from Patras is about 29 km, 11 km E of Araxos and 13 km E of the airport, and N of Gomosto...
to the east.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 7,414 |
| 2001 | 8,858 |
Football (soccer) clubs
- Akadimos Larissou
- Atromitos LappaAtromitos LappaAtromitos Lappa is a football team in western Achaia. It is based in Lappa, Greece.Founded in 1964 by the people of Lappa with the colours red and blue. It had a remarkable appearance, especially in the 1970s in the regional championships of the Achaia Football Clubs Association and tried...
, a football (soccer) club currently playing in the Fourht Division - Ikaros Lakkopetra
- Metochi FC
See also
- Municipalities of Greece
- List of settlements in the Achaia prefecture (for Lappa)
External links
| North: Gulf of Patras Gulf of Patras The Gulf of Patras is a branch of the Ionian Sea. On the east, it is closed by the Strait of Rion between capes Rio, Greece and Antirrio, near the Rio-Antirio bridge. On the west, it is bounded by a line from Oxeia island to Cape Araxos... | ||
| West: Vouprasia Vouprasia Vouprasia is 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 seat of administration was Varda, a small town with a population of about 3,000. The municipal unit has... (SW), Ionian Sea Ionian Sea The Ionian Sea , is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Adriatic Sea. It is bounded by southern Italy including Calabria, Sicily and the Salento peninsula to the west, southern Albania to the north, and a large number of Greek islands, including Corfu, Zante, Kephalonia, Ithaka, and... | Larissos | East: Movri Movri (municipality) Movri 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 5,106 . It is named after the mountain range Movri... , 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... (SE) |
| South: Vouprasia Vouprasia Vouprasia is 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 seat of administration was Varda, a small town with a population of about 3,000. The municipal unit has... |