Filiatra
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Filiatra is a town and a former municipality
in Messenia
, Peloponnese, Greece
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia
, of which it is a municipal unit. It is passed by Greek National Road 9
and is located south of Kyparissia
and Pyrgos, W of Kalamata
and Messene
and 15 km N of Gargalianoi
. Its nearby communities are Armenioi or Exochori to the north and Gargalianoi
to the northwest.
The community Filiatra consists of the following settlements, besides the town Filiatra proper:
of the area.
After World War II
and the Greek Civil War
, some of its buildings were rebuilt. Some people immigrated mostly to the developed nations and some to larger towns and cities.
.
Filiatra has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium, a church, a square plateia
, a fountain, and banks. The square features forests surrounding the northern and the eastern part and a fountain in the middle. It also includes tables which is connected with a local restaurant and a three-storey clock tower with brown-colored bricks and a clock at the top with a white-colored wall. and The area is covered with hills filled with olive groves and some forests. Agricultural products are common including tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, zucchinis, one from the spring and until the summer farms watermelon which is the right product with exports of hundreds of tons worldwide. The Ionian Sea
is west of Filiatra.
A reproduction of the Eiffel Tower
stands at the entrance to the village.
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
For the new municipalities of Greece see the Kallikratis ProgrammeThe municipalities and communities of Greece are one of several levels of government within the organizational structure of that country. Thirteen regions called peripheries form the largest unit of government beneath the State. ...
in Messenia
Messenia
Messenia is a regional unit in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese region, one of 13 regions into which Greece has been divided by the Kallikratis plan, implemented 1 January 2011...
, Peloponnese, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia
Trifylia
Trifylia is a municipality in the Messenia peripheral unit, Peloponnese Periphery, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Kyparissia...
, of which it is a municipal unit. It is passed by Greek National Road 9
Greek National Road 9
Greek National Road 9 is the second-longest national highway of Greece. It runs through the western Peloponnese, from Patras to Pylos. Its length is around .This highway travels near:*Bypasses:*Patras and Area, since 2002*Vrachneika*Alissos*Kato Achaia...
and is located south of Kyparissia
Kyparissia
Kyparissia is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The town proper has around 5,708 inhabitants. The town is located on Greek National Road 9,...
and Pyrgos, W of Kalamata
Kalamata
Kalamata is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf...
and Messene
Messene
Messene , officially Ancient Messene, is a Local Community of the Municipal Unit , Ithomi, of the municipality of Messini within the Regional Unit of Messenia in the Region of Peloponnēsos, one of 7 Regions into which the Hellenic Republic has been divided by the Kallikratis...
and 15 km N of Gargalianoi
Gargalianoi
Gargalianoi is a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is passed by Greek National Road 9. It is located south of Pyrgos, Kyparissia and 15 km south of Filiatra,...
. Its nearby communities are Armenioi or Exochori to the north and Gargalianoi
Gargalianoi
Gargalianoi is a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is passed by Greek National Road 9. It is located south of Pyrgos, Kyparissia and 15 km south of Filiatra,...
to the northwest.
Subdivisions
The municipal unit Filiatra is subdivided into the following communities (population in brackets):- Chalazoni (1991 pop: 250, 2001 pop: 234)
- Christianoupoli (1991 pop: 384, 2001 pop: 702)
- ExochikoExochiko, FiliatraExochiko is a Greek village located in the municipality of Filiatra in western Messinia, Greece and it located 76 km WNW of Kalamata and 4 km north of town. Its population is 198 people . Its elevation is 60 m...
(1991 pop: 196, 2001 pop: 243) - Filiatra
- Mali (1991 pop: 105, 2001 pop: 99)
- Plati (1991 pop: 226, 2001 pop: 174)
The community Filiatra consists of the following settlements, besides the town Filiatra proper:
- Agrilos
- Lagkouvardos - a beach area located near Agia Kyriaki. A part of Lagkouvardos is in the municipality of Filiatria and the remainder is in Gargaloani. It has a beach that is rich in sand and attracts people and tourists during the summer and features surfing.
- Limenari, the access from Filiatra to the sea. It is around 2 km from the center (downtown). It has the outer settlements, farmlands. It has a hotel unit that runs all year round.
- Stomio
Historical population
| Year | Town | Municipal district | Municipality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5,139 | - | - |
| 1991 | 6,062 | 7,753 | - |
| 2001 | 6,719 | 7,882 | 9,334 |
History
Filiatra was founded around the 12th and the 13th centuries. It became a new center after the ancient city of EranaErana
Erana can refer to:* Erana : an ancient city in Messenia built in the area of present day Filiatra.* List of Quest for Glory characters#Erana: a fictional character in the Quest for Glory computer game series....
of the area.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and the Greek Civil War
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was fought from 1946 to 1949 between the Greek governmental army, backed by the United Kingdom and United States, and the Democratic Army of Greece , the military branch of the Greek Communist Party , backed by Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania...
, some of its buildings were rebuilt. Some people immigrated mostly to the developed nations and some to larger towns and cities.
About Filiatra
The weekly small newspaper for the town is Neolaia. The D Division or junior/quaternary soccer team for the town is EraniErani Filiatra
The Athletic and Football Council of Erani is a sporting club in Filiatra, Greece. It includes football , basketball and chess .-Informative sources:...
.
Filiatra has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium, a church, a square plateia
Plateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
, a fountain, and banks. The square features forests surrounding the northern and the eastern part and a fountain in the middle. It also includes tables which is connected with a local restaurant and a three-storey clock tower with brown-colored bricks and a clock at the top with a white-colored wall. and The area is covered with hills filled with olive groves and some forests. Agricultural products are common including tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, zucchinis, one from the spring and until the summer farms watermelon which is the right product with exports of hundreds of tons worldwide. The Ionian Sea
Ionian Sea
The Ionian Sea , is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Adriatic Sea. It is bounded by southern Italy including Calabria, Sicily and the Salento peninsula to the west, southern Albania to the north, and a large number of Greek islands, including Corfu, Zante, Kephalonia, Ithaka, and...
is west of Filiatra.
A reproduction of the Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a puddle iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world...
stands at the entrance to the village.
Famous people
- The Liberopoulos/Lyberopoulos brothers:
- Nikolaos LyberopoulosNikolaos LyberopoulosNikolaos "Nikos" Liberopoulos is a well known Greek international football player currently playing as a centre forward for AEK and Greek national football team in the Greek Super League. He is famous for his aim-to-goal shot, his innate in-play instincts, and his technical attacking skills...
, footballer/soccer player - Sotiris LiberopoulosSotiris LiberopoulosSotiris Liberopoulos is a Greek footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Skoda Xanthi.-Biography:Sotiris Liberopoulos was born in Filiatra in western Messinia and began his career from the local team Erani along with his famous cousin Nikos....
, footballer/soccer player - Nikolaos FrousosNikolaos FrousosNikolaos Frousos is a former Greek footballer who played for Cyprus giants Anorthosis Famagusta. He was an excellent striker and he has the sense of the goal.-Career:...
, footballer/soccer player
- Nikolaos Lyberopoulos
- Pavlos (Dionyssopoulos), artist
External links
- Municipal website
- Municipality of Filiatra Internet Portal
- Filiatra Forum
- Filiatra
- Pirsos
- Fykia Lyceum/Middle School
- Erani Sporting Club
| North: Kyparissia Kyparissia Kyparissia is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The town proper has around 5,708 inhabitants. The town is located on Greek National Road 9,... | ||
| West: Ionian Sea Ionian Sea The Ionian Sea , is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Adriatic Sea. It is bounded by southern Italy including Calabria, Sicily and the Salento peninsula to the west, southern Albania to the north, and a large number of Greek islands, including Corfu, Zante, Kephalonia, Ithaka, and... | Filiatra | East: Papaflessas Papaflessas, Messenia Papaflessas is a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 2,205 . The seat of the municipality was in Vlachopoulo.It comprises five communities :... |
| South: Gargalianoi Gargalianoi Gargalianoi is a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is passed by Greek National Road 9. It is located south of Pyrgos, Kyparissia and 15 km south of Filiatra,... |