Drosopigi, Laconia
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) |
Drosopigi (Greek: Δροσοπηγή) or "Tserova" (Greek: Τσεροβά) is a small village in the Peloponnese of southern Greece. It is on the Mani Peninsula in the administrative region of Laconia. It is part of the municipality of East Mani near the city of Gytheio. Drosopigi lies on a mountain around 400 m (1,300 ft) above sea level. Like many of their fellow Maniots, the inhabitants of Drosopigi built distinctive towers and tower houses.
Drosopigi has a permanent population of around 50. Known for its beaches, it is a tourist destination in the summer.[citation needed]
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 104 |
| 1991 | 102 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2021 | 66 |
See also
References
- ^ "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.