Poulithra

Poulithra Πούλιθρα
Poulithra
Coordinates: 37°07′N 22°53.8′E / 37.117°N 22.8967°E / 37.117; 22.8967Coordinates: 37°07′N 22°53.8′E / 37.117°N 22.8967°E / 37.117; 22.8967
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Arcadia
Municipality	South Kynouria
Municipal unit	Leonidio
Population  (2011)[1]
• Rural	415
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Poulithra (Greek: Πούλιθρα) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Leonidio, southeastern Arcadia, Greece. It is situated on the Myrtoan Sea coast, at the foot of the eastern Parnon mountains. In 2011, it had a population of 414 for the village and 415 for the community, which includes the small inland village Pyrgoudi. Poulithra is 7 km southeast of Leonidio, 14 km east of Kosmas, 19 km northwest of Kyparissi, Laconia) and 42 km east of Sparti. It is considered a traditional settlement.

Population[]

History[]

In Poulithra the ancient city of Polichne was located, which was mentioned by the historian Pausanias in his travels. An ancient castle and Byzantine walls are to be found on the hill. In 1997, the formerly independent community became part of the municipality of Leonidio, which became part of the municipality of South Kynouria in 2011.

See also[]

• List of settlements in Arcadia
• List of traditional settlements of Greece

External links[]

• Polihni - Cultural and Landscaping Association of People originating from Poulithra
• Poulithra at the GTP Travel Pages

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