Nea Figaleia

Nea Figaleia (Greek: Νέα Φιγαλεία, before 1927: Zουρτσα - Zourtsa[2]) is an historical town in Elis, that since the 2011 local government reform is a part of the municipality of Zacharo, Elis, Peloponnese, Greece. The town was the seat of the municipality of Figaleia until 2011 (Kallikratis Programme).[2] Its average altitude is 480 meters above sea level. It has many churches, among which the predominantly old stone church St. Nicholas. The folklore museum and the community clinic are located along the main road. The main landscape is formed of olive trees and cypresses with a panoramic view towards the Ionian Sea.

Nea Figaleia
Νέα Φιγαλεία
Nea Figaleia is located in Greece
Nea Figaleia
Nea Figaleia
Coordinates: 37°25′N 21°46′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Greece
Regional unitElis
MunicipalityZacharo
Municipal unitFigaleia
Elevation
480 m (1,570 ft)
Highest elevation
530 m (1,740 ft)
Lowest elevation
430 m (1,410 ft)
Community
[1]
 • Population1,033 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
27056
Area code(s)+30 26250

History

Zourtsa's settlement probably dates back to the 11th century A.D.. Important document for the Zourtsa's history is the golden seal of Mystras, signed in 1321 by Andronikos II Palaiologos. Zourtsa undertaking a significant role during the Independence War of 1821. It was mentioned by the Turkish traveler Evliya Çelebi who visited the area between 1668 and 1671. He described it as a famous resort, full of springs, vineyards, gardens and 150 stone-built houses. The town was renamed Kato Figalia in 1927, and Nea Figaleia in 1976.[2]

Population
YearTownCommunityMunicipal unit of Figalia
19511,9252,082-
19611,6692,004-
19711,6451,965-
19811,3181,614-
19911,3291,689-
20011,2791,6242,499
20117851,0331,392

See also

References
  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. "EETAA local government changes". Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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