Doliana

Doliana (Greek: Δολιανά) is a community of the municipality North Kynouria, in eastern Arcadia, Greece. It consists of the villages Kato Doliana, Ano Doliana, Dragouni, Kouvlis, Prosilia and Rouneika.[3] The population of the community is 846 (2011 census). The largest village of the community is Kato Doliana with 595 inhabitants. It serves as the winter residence of the population of Ano Doliana. It is considered a traditional settlement.

Doliana

Δολιανά
The primary school, located on the village square.
Doliana
Coordinates: 37°25′51″N 22°40′48″E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalityNorth Kynouria
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit
846
Community
  Population595[2] (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
220 01
Area code(s)27550

Olive oil production is the main source of income for the inhabitants.

The Primary school during the 1950s

Geography

The village is situated on the left bank of the river Tanos, on the south slopes of mountain Zavitsa. It is surrounded by an extensive olive trees plantation. The natural caves that have formed due to the erosion of the terrain caused by the flow of the river are of particular interest. They divide the settlement into two neighborhoods. The upper neighborhood is called Palamidi.

Attractions

The ancient Villa of Herodes Atticus at Eva is the most notable landmark. One can also visit the ancient settlements of Kourmeki and Tsiorovos and the women's Byzantine Monastery of Loukou.

Herodes Atticus' villa is in the vicinity of the community

Demographic evolution

YearSettlementCommunitySettlement population chart
1834-893[4]
1861-1.336[5]
1870-1.323
1879-1.682[6]
1889-1.577[7]
1896-1.649[8]
1907-1.627
1920-1.849
1928-1.796
1940821.680
19511.2461.650
19611.0811.497
19711.0991.404
19811.0751.338
19919331.283
20017801.097
2011595846

See also

References

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