Seta, Greece
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Seta is a town in the northern part of the island of Euboea
in the municipal unit of Amarynthos
, Greece
. Its 2001 population was 147 for the village and 201 for the municipal district.
, 65 km from Chalkida, about 165 km north-northeast of the capital city of Athens
and 18 km NNE of Amarynthos
.
). Its nearest lyceum (middle school) and gymnasium (secondary school) are in Amarynthos.
to Thiva, Chalkida, Eretria, and Karystos
.
after the end of Ottoman rule
. After being damaged in World War II
and the Greek Civil War
, its buildings were rebuilt. Many inhabitants have left for larger towns and cities in Greece and around the world.
A travelogue titled Travelling in Greece (Menoume Ellada)
was filmed in Seta in late 2006.
The forest fires of 2007
ravaged Seta and Kato Seta (the entire municipal district) on August 25 and August 26 of that year. Much of the forest was in flames and was ruined; some parts were unaffected. The village suffered moderate damage and its residents were stranded. Many fought the fire along with the firefighters, fire trucks and planes that came from other parts of Europe. The fire lasted several days. Since that time, repairs are being undertaken throughout almost the entire municipality.
Euboea
Euboea is the second largest Greek island in area and population, after Crete. The narrow Euripus Strait separates it from Boeotia in mainland Greece. In general outline it is a long and narrow, seahorse-shaped island; it is about long, and varies in breadth from to...
in the municipal unit of Amarynthos
Amarynthos
Amarynthos , locally called Vatheia , is a coastal town and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Eretria, of which it is a municipal unit. Its 2001 population was 4,141 for the town and 7,356 for the municipal unit...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Its 2001 population was 147 for the village and 201 for the municipal district.
Distances
Seta is located 40 km from EretriaEretria
Erétria was a polis in Ancient Greece, located on the western coast of the island of Euboea, south of Chalcis, facing the coast of Attica across the narrow Euboean Gulf. Eretria was an important Greek polis in the 6th/5th century BC. However, it lost its importance already in antiquity...
, 65 km from Chalkida, about 165 km north-northeast of the capital city of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
and 18 km NNE of Amarynthos
Amarynthos
Amarynthos , locally called Vatheia , is a coastal town and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Eretria, of which it is a municipal unit. Its 2001 population was 4,141 for the town and 7,356 for the municipal unit...
.
Facilities
Seta has a school, churches, a post office, a restaurant, a bar, a tavern 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...
). Its nearest lyceum (middle school) and gymnasium (secondary school) are in Amarynthos.
Population
| Year | Village population | Municipal district population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 266 | - |
| 1991 | 166 | - |
| 2001 | 147 | 201 |
Geography
Seta is located in a mountainous setting near the heart of the island. The mountains around Seta are covered with forests and of pine and spruce trees. Farmlands are located in the lower areas. Seta is connected by the Greek National Road 44Greek National Road 44
Greek National Road 44 is a highway linking the cities of Thiva, Chalkida and Karystos. The total length is nearly 200 km. The highway passes in the prefectures of Viotia and Euboea. Much of the highway has curvy roads....
to Thiva, Chalkida, Eretria, and Karystos
Karystos
Karystos is a small coastal town on the Greek island of Euboea. It has about 7,000 inhabitants. It lies 129 km south of Chalkis. From Athens it is accessible by ferry via Marmari from the Rafina port...
.
History
Seta joined the country of GreeceGreece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
after the end of Ottoman rule
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
. After being damaged in 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...
, its buildings were rebuilt. Many inhabitants have left for larger towns and cities in Greece and around the world.
A travelogue titled Travelling in Greece (Menoume Ellada)
Menoume Ellada
Μenoume Ellada is aired Monday to Friday at 2pm on ET1 and 01:00 GMT on ERT World . This program showcases beautiful Greece and all it has to offer...
was filmed in Seta in late 2006.
The forest fires of 2007
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...
ravaged Seta and Kato Seta (the entire municipal district) on August 25 and August 26 of that year. Much of the forest was in flames and was ruined; some parts were unaffected. The village suffered moderate damage and its residents were stranded. Many fought the fire along with the firefighters, fire trucks and planes that came from other parts of Europe. The fire lasted several days. Since that time, repairs are being undertaken throughout almost the entire municipality.