Matesi
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Matesi is a small village in Elis
, Greece
, part of the municipal unit Andritsaina
. According to the 2001 census, its population was 101. Matesi is connected to Rovia by the GR-76 (Megalopoli - Andritsaina - Krestena - Pyrgos).
, east from Andritsaina
and southeast from Pyrgos and Krestena
.
After World War II
and the Greek Civil War
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially Patras
and its population started to decline. Its population has remained steady since the mid to late 20th century. Houses until the 1950s were stone-built and did not become modern-style homes until the 1980s. Matessi was linked with pavement in the 1980s.
The village was endangered by a fire
in 2007 that spread from the area of Andritsaina. Flames destroyed the forests in the surrounding area. Firefighters fought the flames along with choppers and airplanes. The fire reached the village between 4 to 6 PM (16:00 to 18:00) on Monday August 27 and continued to rage throughout the afternoon and evening hours, leaving only some parts of the area unaffected.
Elis
Elis, or Eleia is an ancient district that corresponds with the modern Elis peripheral unit...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, part of the municipal unit Andritsaina
Andritsaina
Andritsaina is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andritsaina-Krestena, of which it is a municipal unit...
. According to the 2001 census, its population was 101. Matesi is connected to Rovia by the GR-76 (Megalopoli - Andritsaina - Krestena - Pyrgos).
Location
Matesi is located 30 km west-northwest from Megalopoli, 20 km west from KarytainaKarytaina
Karytaina is a village in Arcadia, Greece. It was the seat of the former municipality Gortyna. Karytaina had a 2001 population of 204 for the village and 257 for the municipal district...
, east from Andritsaina
Andritsaina
Andritsaina is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andritsaina-Krestena, of which it is a municipal unit...
and southeast from Pyrgos and Krestena
Krestena
Krestena is a town in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andritsaina-Krestena, of which it is the seat of administration....
.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 144 |
| 1991 | 137 |
| 2001 | 101 |
Geography
Matesi is situated on a mountain slope. A small mountain is to be found on the east side of the village and its road encircles to the north. The surrounding area is mountainous and most of the forests are to the west and north of the village as well as the Alfeios River. Farmlands are within the vicinity of the village.Information
Matesi has approximately 10 km of paved roads and 10 km of gravel roads. Theisoa also has approximately 10 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.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 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 its population started to decline. Its population has remained steady since the mid to late 20th century. Houses until the 1950s were stone-built and did not become modern-style homes until the 1980s. Matessi was linked with pavement in the 1980s.
The village was endangered by a fire
2007 Greek forest fires
The 2007 Greek forest fires were a series of massive forest fires that broke out in several areas across Greece throughout the summer of 2007. The most destructive and lethal infernos broke out on August 23, expanded rapidly and raged out of control until August 27, until they were put out in early...
in 2007 that spread from the area of Andritsaina. Flames destroyed the forests in the surrounding area. Firefighters fought the flames along with choppers and airplanes. The fire reached the village between 4 to 6 PM (16:00 to 18:00) on Monday August 27 and continued to rage throughout the afternoon and evening hours, leaving only some parts of the area unaffected.