Ano Kastritsi Explained

Ano Kastritsi
Name Local:Άνω Καστρίτσι
Type:community
Coordinates:38.2667°N 71°W
Elevation:500
Periph:West Greece
Periphunit:Achaea
Municipality:Patras
Municunit:Rio
Population As Of:2021
Population:745
Postal Code:265 00
Area Code:2160
Licence:AX

Ano Kastritsi (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Άνω Καστρίτσι) is a village in the municipal unit of Rio, Achaea, Greece. It is situated at about 500 m elevation in the forested northwestern foothills of the Panachaiko, 6 km southeast of Rio town centre, Kato Kastritsi is 4 km to the northwest. It is known for the views to the east part of Patras, the Corinthian Gulf, the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and for its taverns and food.

Historical population

Year Population
1981 691
1991 764
2001 931
2011 832
2021 745

See also