Ano Dorio (Greek: Άνω Δώριο) is a mountain-top village in Messenia, Greece. Ano Dorio is close to the larger village of Dorio, and has a population of 114 (2021 census).[1] Since the 2011 local government reform, it is a community within the municipality Oichalia. Ano Dorio used to be known as, and is still referred to by many locals as, Ano Soulima (Greek: Άνω Σουλιμά, which comes from local "Sull i madh", meaning, "Taller Suli")[2] - named after the Souliotes who settled there from northern Greece.
Ano Dorio
Άνω Δώριο | |
|---|---|
  Ano Dorio | |
| Coordinates: 37°20′N 21°51′E / 37.34°N 21.85°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Messenia |
| Municipality | Oichalia |
| Municipal unit | Dorio |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Community | 114 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
An essay posted on the website of the town's school describes the participation of the town locals, led by their priest, Dimitrios Papatsoris, in the Greek War of Independence.[3]
Notes and references
edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Name changes of settlements in Greece
- ^ "The Revolution of 1821 at Soulimochoria (in Greek)". Retrieved December 13, 2005.
 | This Peloponnese location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |