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Michata
Michata ( el, Μιχάτα) is a village in the municipal unit of Omala on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. It is situated on a hillside at the western foot of Mount Ainos. It is 1 km north of Epanochori, 1 km southeast of Valsamata and 10 km east of Argostoli. The village was severely damaged by the 1953 Ionian earthquake. Historical population See also *List of settlements in Cephalonia This is a list of settlements in Cephalonia, Greece. * Agia Effimia * Agia Eirini * Agia Thekla * Agios Nikolaos * Agkonas * Antipata Erisou * Arginia * Argostoli * Asos * Atheras * Chaliotata, Sami Σάμη. 2 km SE of Poulata. * C ... References {{Argostoli div Populated places in Cephalonia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kefalonia
Kefalonia or Cephalonia ( el, Κεφαλονιά), formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the 6th largest island in Greece after Crete, Euboea, Lesbos, Rhodes and Chios. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region. It was a former Latin Catholic diocese Kefalonia–Zakynthos (Cefalonia–Zante) and short-lived titular see as just Kefalonia. The capital city of Cephalonia is Argostoli. History Antiquity Legend An ''aition'' explaining the name of Cephallenia and reinforcing its cultural connections with Athens associates the island with the mythological figure of Cephalus, who helped Amphitryon of Mycenae in a war against the Taphians and Teleboans. He was rewarded with the island of Same, which thereafter came to be known as Cephallenia. Kefalonia has also been suggested as the Homeric Ithaca, the home of Odysseus, rather than the smaller island bearing this name today. Robert B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omala, Greece
Omala ( el, Ομαλά) is a former community on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Argostoli, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located in the south-central part of the island. Its land area is 46.699 km² and its population was 840 inhabitants at the 2011 census. The seat of the community was Valsamata, the only significant town (pop. 763). Its next largest settlements are Epanochori (33), and Michata Michata ( el, Μιχάτα) is a village in the municipal unit of Omala on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. It is situated on a hillside at the western foot of Mount Ainos. It is 1 km north of Epanochori, 1 km southeast of Valsamata and ... (25). References Populated places in Cephalonia {{Ionian-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ionian Islands (region)
The Ionian Islands Region ( el, Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων, translit=Periféria Ioníon Níson, ) is the smallest by area of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece located in the Ionian Sea. It comprises all the Ionian Islands except Kythera, which, although historically part of the island group, was separated and integrated to the Attica Region. Demographics The population of the Ionian Islands in 2011 was 207,855, decreased by 1.5% compared to the population in 2001. Nevertheless, the region remains the third by population density with 90.1/km2 nationwide, well above the national of 81.96/km2. The most populous of the major islands is Corfu with a population of 104,371, followed by Zante (40,759), Cephalonia (35,801), Leucas (23,693) and Ithaca (3,231). In 2001, the foreign-born population was 19,360 or 9.3%, the majority of which was concentrated in Corfu and Zante. Most of them originate from Albania (13,536). The fertility rate for 2011 according t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argostoli
Argostoli ( el, Αργοστόλι, Katharevousa: Ἀργοστόλιον) is a town and a municipality on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is one of the three municipalities on the island. It has been the capital and administrative centre of Kefalonia since 1757, following a population shift down from the old capital of Agios Georgios (also known as Kastro) to take advantage of the trading opportunities provided by the sheltered bay upon which Argostoli sits. Argostoli developed into one of the busiest ports in Greece, leading to prosperity and growth. The municipality has an area of 377.0 km2 and the municipal unit (the pre-2010 municipality) has an area of 157.670 km2. The 2011 census recorded a population of 10,633 in the Argostoli municipal unit, and 23,499 in the municipality in its post-2019 extension. Its largest towns are Argostóli (pop. 9,748), Razata (507), Dilináta (496) and Kompothekráta (449). Urb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greece
Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the Geography of Greece, mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring List of islands of Greece, thousands of islands. The country consists of nine Geographic regions of Greece, traditional geographic regions, and has a population of approximately 10.4 million. Athens is the nation's capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras. Greece is considered the cradle of Western culture, Western civilization, being the birthplace of Athenian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Ainos
Mount Aenos or Ainos (Ancient Greek: '' Ὄρος Αἶνος''; Modern Greek: '' Όρος Αίνος''; Italian: ''Monte Nero'' or ''Montagna Nera'') is the tallest mountain on the Ionian island of Cephalonia, Greece, with an elevation of . Its bedrock is predominantly dolomite and limestone of Cretaceous age. Most of the mountain range is designated as a National Park area and is covered with Greek fir (''Abies cephalonica'') and black pine (''Pinus nigra'').''Mount Ainos of Kefalonia'' on kefaloniainfo.net. Pine forests are found between the elevations of . Semi-wild ponies inhabit its forest. On clear days, the view includes the northwest and |
Epanochori, Cephalonia
Epanochori (Greek language, Greek: Επανωχώρι) is a village in the municipal unit of Omala, Greece, Omala on the island of Cephalonia, Greece. It is located 10 km east of Argostoli and 15 km west of Poros, Cephalonia, Poros. Epanochori is located on the small road from Valsamata to Vlachata. The village sits on the westernmost part of the Mount Ainos, Aenos range. Historical population References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valsamata
Valsamata ( el, Βαλσαμάτα) is a village in the municipal unit of Omala on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. It is located 9 km east of Argostoli and 17 km west of Poros. The village is situated in a valley between hills, at about 400 m elevation. The 1953 Ionian earthquake The 1953 Ionian earthquake (also known as the Great Kefalonia earthquake) struck the southern Ionian Islands in Greece on August 12. In mid-August, there were over 113 recorded earthquakes in the region between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and the m ... caused great damage in Valsamata. Historical population External linksGTP Travel Pages References {{Argostoli div Populated places in Cephalonia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1953 Ionian Earthquake
The 1953 Ionian earthquake (also known as the Great Kefalonia earthquake) struck the southern Ionian Islands in Greece on August 12. In mid-August, there were over 113 recorded earthquakes in the region between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and the most destructive was the August 12 earthquake. The event measured 6.8 on the moment magnitude scale, raised the whole island of Kefalonia by , and caused widespread damage throughout the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos. The maximum felt intensity of shaking was X (''extreme'') on the Mercalli intensity scale. Between 445 and 800 people were killed. Earthquake The earthquake struck at 09:23:55 (UTC) or 11:23:55 (local time); the Royal Navy vessels HMS ''Gambia'' and HMS ''Bermuda'' were among the first on the scene. In addition, four Israeli warships received calls for help coming from the island of Kefalonia and the ships headed to the island. The sailors provided emergency medical aid, food, and water. This was the first time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Settlements In Cephalonia
This is a list of settlements in Cephalonia, Greece. * Agia Effimia * Agia Eirini * Agia Thekla * Agios Nikolaos * Agkonas * Antipata Erisou * Arginia * Argostoli * Asos * Atheras * Chaliotata, Sami Σάμη. 2 km SE of Poulata. * Chavdata * Chavriata * Chionata * Damoulianata * Davgata * Digaleto * Dilinata * Divarata * Faraklata * Farsa * Favatata * Fiskardo * Grizata * Kaminarata * Karavados * Karavomylos * Kardakata * Karya * Katogi * Kerameies * Komitata * Kontogenada * Kontogourata * Kothreas * Kourouklata * Kouvalata * Lakithra * Lixouri * Lourdata * Makryotika * Mantzavinata * Markopoulo * Mavrata * Mesovounia * Metaxata * Monopolata * Mousata * Neochori * Omala * Nyfi * Pastra * Patrikata * Peratata * Pesada * Petrikata * Plagia * Poros * Poulata, Sami Σάμη. * Rifi * Sami * Skala * Skineas * Soullaroi * Spartia * Svoronata * Thinaia * Touliata * Troianata * Valerianos * Vary * Vasilikades * Villatoria * Vlachata * Xenopo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
