Agios Petros, Lefkada

Agios Petros (meaning Saint Peter) (Greek: Άγιος Πέτρος) is a town in the municipal unit of Apollonioi in the southern part of the Lefkada Island in Greece. Agios Petros is situated on a mountain slope 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Vasiliki, 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Syvros, and 21 km (13 mi) southwest of Lefkada.

Agios Petros
Άγιος Πέτρος
Agios Petros is located in Greece
Agios Petros
Agios Petros
Coordinates: 38°40′N 20°36′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitLefkada
MunicipalityLefkada
Municipal unitApollonioi
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Rural
548
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

There are many beaches nearby, with clear blue waters.[2] The village houses are old, but well maintained, with landscaped gardens, which compose an impressive setting that fascinates visitors. The main occupations of the residents are tourism, fishing, livestock and olive trees cultivation.[3]

Subdivisions

  • Agios Petros [2011 pop: 422]
  • Ponti Agiou Petrou (Πόντη Αγίου Πέτρου) [2011 pop: 126]

Population

YearVillage populationCommunity population
1981725-
1991647-
2001578617
2011422548

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