Doliana (Greek: Δολιανά) is a community of the municipality North Kynouria, in eastern Arcadia, Greece. It consists of the villages Kato Doliana, Ano Doliana, Dragouni, Kouvlis, Prosilia and Rouneika.[2] The population of the community is 723 (2021 census). The largest village of the community is Kato Doliana. It serves as the winter residence of the population of Ano Doliana. It is considered a traditional settlement.

Doliana
Δολιανά
The primary school, located on the village square.
The primary school, located on the village square.
Doliana is located in Greece
Doliana
Doliana
Coordinates: 37°25′51″N 22°40′48″E / 37.430820°N 22.680075°E / 37.430820; 22.680075
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalityNorth Kynouria
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community
723
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
220 01
Area code(s)27550

Olive oil production is the main source of income for the inhabitants.

Geography

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The village is situated on the left bank of the river Tanos, on the south slopes of mountain Zavitsa. It is surrounded by an extensive olive trees plantation. The natural caves that have formed due to the erosion of the terrain caused by the flow of the river are of particular interest. They divide the settlement into two neighborhoods. The upper neighborhood is called Palamidi.

Attractions

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The ancient Villa of Herodes Atticus at Eva is the most notable landmark. One can also visit the ancient settlements of Kourmeki and Tsiorovos and the women's Byzantine Monastery of Loukou.

 
Herodes Atticus' villa is in the vicinity of the community

Demographic evolution

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Year Settlement Community Settlement population chart
1834 - 893[3]
1861 - 1,336[4]
1870 - 1,323
1879 - 1,682[5]
1889 - 1,577[6]
1896 - 1,649[7]
1907 - 1,627
1920 - 1,849
1928 - 1,796
1940 82 1,680
1951 1,246 1,650
1961 1,081 1,497
1971 1,099 1,404
1981 1,075 1,338
1991 933 1,283
2001 780 1,097
2011 595 846
2021 503 723

People

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Kato Doliana[permanent dead link], Ano Doliana Archived 2020-07-06 at the Wayback Machine, Regional Guide of Peloponnese
  3. ^ ΓΟΡΤΥΝΙΑΚΑ - Απογραφή Αρκαδίας (1834) (in Greek)
  4. ^ Στατιστική της Ελλάδος - Πληθυσμός του έτους 1861 (in Greek)
  5. ^ Εργαστήριο Δημογραφικών και Κοινωνικών Αναλύσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας - Εργο e-Demography - Εκδόσεις ΕΛΣΤΑΤ - Απογραφές - 1879 Archived 2021-01-21 at the Wayback Machine (in Greek)
  6. ^ Εργαστήριο Δημογραφικών και Κοινωνικών Αναλύσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας - Εργο e-Demography - Εκδόσεις ΕΛΣΤΑΤ - Απογραφές - 1889 Archived 2021-01-21 at the Wayback Machine (in Greek)
  7. ^ Εργαστήριο Δημογραφικών και Κοινωνικών Αναλύσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας - Εργο e-Demography - Εκδόσεις ΕΛΣΤΑΤ - Απογραφές - 1896 Archived 2021-01-21 at the Wayback Machine (in Greek)
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