Drosopigi (Greek: Δροσοπηγή) or "Tserova" (Greek: Τσεροβά) is a small village in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Gytheio. Drosopigi lies on a mountain around 400 m (1,300 ft) above sea level. Drosopigi has historic towers and because of its stoned houses, it has been declared as a traditional settlement.
Drosopigi
Δροσοπηγή | |
|---|---|
 The church of Agios Nikolaos | |
  Drosopigi | |
| Coordinates: 36°40.3′N 22°27.7′E / 36.6717°N 22.4617°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Laconia |
| Municipality | East Mani |
| Municipal unit | Gytheio |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Community | 66 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
During World War II the Germans who were based at Gytheio bombarded the town with cannon fire.
Now Drosopigi has a population of around 50 people, based on the most recent demographic. In the summer, people move from cities around Greece to Drosopigi to vacate, spreading life to the village, but off-season Drosopigi is relatively empty.
Less than 8km of Drosopigi one of the nicest beaches of Laconia, Skoutari. Two guest houses and one traditional tavern operate in the village and the closest center for shopping, entertainment and night-life is Areopoli. The route Aeropoli - Drosopigi is served by bus three times a week.
Historical population
edit| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 104 |
| 1991 | 102 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2021 | 66 |
See also
editReferences
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.
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