Exochiko, Filiatra

Exochiko (Greek: Εξοχικό, before 1957: Κατσίμπαλης – Katsimpalis[2]) is a village in the municipal unit of Filiatra in western Messenia, Greece. Its population is 179 people (2011 census). Exochiko is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, at 60 m elevation. It is 4 km north of Filiatra, 10 km southwest of Kyparissia and 50 km northwest of Kalamata. The Greek National Road 9 (Pyrgos – Kyparissia – Pylos – Methoni) passes west of the village.

For other uses, see Exochiko.
Exochiko

Εξοχικό
Exochiko
Coordinates: 37°11.3′N 21°35.7′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitMessenia
MunicipalityTrifylia
Municipal unitFiliatra
Community
 • Population179 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Population
YearPopulation
1950240
1981141
1991196
2001243
2011179

History

The origin of the former name Katsimpalis may have been a Turkish local leader Katsibali (Kacibal, Kacibali?), or a companion of revolutionary leader Theodoros Kolokotronis that was named Katsibali. Exochiko was founded by Arcadians in the mid 19th century, most of these arrived from Alonistaina. Its residents are employed in agriculture including olive oil production, groves and greenhouses.

See also

References
  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Name changes of settlements in Greece
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