Koita
Koita Κοίτα | |
|---|---|
  Koita | |
| Coordinates: 36°31′N 22°24′E / 36.517°N 22.400°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Laconia |
| Municipality | East Mani |
| Municipal unit | Oitylo |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 290 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Koita (Greek: Κοίτα, before 1940: Κίττα - Kitta)[2] is a village in the Mani peninsula, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Oitylo. It is built on top of a hill, overlooking the sea. Koita is known for its many Maniot pyrgoi (war towers).[3] Partially abandoned,[4] much of the population left between World War II and today. It was the scene of Mani's last vendetta, in 1870 which required the intervention of the army, with artillery to halt it.[3] It is among the oldest villages in Mani, being mentioned in the Iliad as "Messes", a village in Menelaus' kingdom. Population 290 (2021).[1]
Subdivisions
The community of Koita consists of the main village Koita and the smaller villages Agios Georgios, Ano Gardenitsa, Archia, Kalonioi, Kato Gardenitsa, Kechrianika, Nomia and Psi.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ Κοίτα (Λακωνίας), EETAA local government changes
- ^ a b Hellander, Paul (2006). Greece. Lonely Planet. p. 209. ISBN 1-74059-750-8.
- ^ Pirovolakis, Christine (11 July 2006). "Greece's land of warriors opens its doors to tourists". Archived from the original on 24 September 2006. Retrieved 2008-02-28.