Parelioi

In this article, we will explore the impact of Parelioi on various aspects of contemporary society. From its influence on popular culture to its relevance in academia, Parelioi has generated extensive debate and controversy that deserves to be analyzed in detail. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the different perspectives that exist around Parelioi and how it has shaped the current landscape. Likewise, we will examine its historical role and its projection into the future, in order to understand its true scope and meaning in our daily lives.

Parelioi
Παρέλιοι
Municipal unit
Giannades
Giannades
Parelioi is located in Greece
Parelioi
Parelioi
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 39°36′N 19°49′E / 39.600°N 19.817°E / 39.600; 19.817
CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitCorfu
MunicipalityCentral Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Area
 • Municipal unit49.0 km2 (18.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
6,751
 • Municipal unit density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΚΥ
Ermones Beach, Giannades
Ermones Beach, Giannades

Parelioi (Greek: Παρέλιοι) is a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is located on the central west coast of the island of Corfu. It has a land area of 48.990 square kilometres (18.92 sq mi)[3] and a population of 6,751 (2021 census). The seat of the municipality was the town of Kokkini.

Subdivisions

The municipal unit Parelioi is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):

Population

Year Population
1991 6,180
2001 7,196
2011 6,403
2021 6,751

Tourism

The economy of Parelioi is mainly based on tourism. There are beaches in Agios Gordis, Glyfada, Kondogialos and Ermones. The Historic and Folklore Museum of Central Corfu is located in Sinarades. Aqualand, the third largest water park in Europe, is situated in Agios Ioannis.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Τροποποίηση του άρθρου 1 του ν. 3852/2010" [Amendment of Article 1 of l. 3852/2010] (in Greek). Government Gazette. p. 1164.
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.