Efyra
In today's world, Efyra occupies a central place in society. Whether due to its impact on popular culture, its relevance in the academic field, its influence in politics or its importance in history, Efyra is presented as a topic of interest that leaves no one indifferent. Over the years, Efyra has aroused the interest of researchers, journalists, writers and ordinary people, generating debates, reflections and discussions around its meaning, its evolution and its impact on different aspects of daily life. In this article, we will delve into the most relevant aspects of Efyra, exploring its origins, its development and its influence on today's society.
Efyra
Εφύρα | |
|---|---|
  Efyra | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′N 21°31′E / 37.850°N 21.517°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Elis |
| Municipality | Ilida |
| Municipal unit | Pineia |
| Area | |
• Community | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 267 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (58/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 270 69 |
| Area code(s) | 26220 |
| Vehicle registration | ΗΑ |
Efyra (Greek: Εφύρα) is a village and a community in the western part of Pineia municipal unit, Elis, Greece. It lies at an altitude of 121 metres, and covers an area of 12 km², of which 55% is arable and 20% is forest. It is situated southeast of the Pineios reservoir, and west of the river Pineakos Ladonas, which also flows into the Pineios reservoir. Efyra has a church dedicated to St. George.[citation needed] The community includes the village Pirio. Efyra is 2 km southeast of Kampos, 5 km west of Simopoulo and 21 km northeast of Pyrgos.
History
Ephyra was a city of Ancient Elis, located on the river Selleeis (the present Pineakos Ladonas), and on the road to Lasion. Ephyra is mentioned by Homer as the home of the mother of Tlepolemus (Iliad) and as the place from where Telemachus brought poison (Odyssey).[2]
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 381 |
| 1991 | 441 |
| 2001 | 374 |
| 2011 | 268 |
| 2021 | 267 |
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Strabo Geographica 8.3