Argalasti(Greek:Αργαλαστή) is a village and a formermunicipalityinMagnesia,Thessaly,Greece.Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipalitySouth Pelion,of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2]The municipal unit has an area of 74.820 km2.[3]It is built on a fertile plateau, 40 km southeast ofVolos.It is an important commercial andtourismcenter of the area with a rich cultural tradition. Argalasti is a stopping point for those headed for the nearby beaches of thePagasetic Gulf(Chorto, Kalamos,Lefokastro) or theAegean Sea(Potistika, Melani, Paltsi). An example of thearchitectureof the beginning of the 20th century is the church tower of Sts. Apostles.
Argalasti
Αργαλαστή | |
|---|---|
 Argalasti square 2007 | |
  Argalasti Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates:39°14′N23°13′E/ 39.233°N 23.217°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Magnesia |
| Municipality | South Pelion |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 74.8 km2(28.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 1,603 |
| • Municipal unit density | 21/km2(56/sq mi) |
| • Community | 1,395 |
| Time zone | UTC+2(EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3(EEST) |
| Postal code | 370 06 |
| Area code(s) | 24230 |
| Vehicle registration | ΒΟ |
Subdivisions
editThe municipal unit Argalasti is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
- Argalasti(Argalasti, Kalamos, Kallithea,Lefokastro,Myriovryti, Paltsi, Paou,Chorto)
- Metochi
- Xinovrysi(Xinovrysi, Potistika)
History
editThisPeliontown is known for its buildings of architectural interest. Embedded into the walls of several buildings in the village are find pieces ofAncientandMedievalbuildings. The monastery ofSaint Nicolasprovides views of the town. Close to the town square, is the church ofSaintApostlesPeterandPaulbuilt in 1886, with amarblebelltower built in 1913.
Historical population
edit| Year | Population community | Population municipal unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,016 | - |
| 1991 | 1,393 | 2,415 |
| 2001 | 1,312 | 2,148 |
| 2011 | 1,694 | 1,985 |
| 2021 | 1,395 | 1,603 |
References
edit- ^"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.
- ^"ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities"(in Greek).Government Gazette.
- ^"Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)"(PDF)(in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.Archived(PDF)from the original on 2015-09-21.