Konistres

Konistres
Κονίστρες
Konistres

Coordinates: 38°34′N 24°03′E / 38.567°N 24.050°E / 38.567; 24.050Coordinates: 38°34′N 24°03′E / 38.567°N 24.050°E / 38.567; 24.050
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Euboea
Municipality Kymi-Aliveri
  Municipal unit 127.6 km2 (49.3 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit 3,023
  Municipal unit density 24/km2 (61/sq mi)
Community[1]
  Population 733 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΧΑ

Konistres (Greek: Κονίστρες) is a village and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since a local government reform in 2011, it has been part of the municipality of Kymi-Aliveri, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 127.559 km2.[3] Population 3,023 (2011). Konistres emanates from the ancient word "Konistra". Konistra means palaistra (in Greek), which is a wrestling pitch.

References

  1. 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
  3. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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