Erateini Explained

Eratini
Name Local:Ερατεινή
Type:community
Periph:Central Greece
Periphunit:Phocis
Municipality:Dorida
Municunit:Tolofon
Pop Community:757
Population As Of:2021
Licence:ΑΜ

Erateini (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ερατεινή) is a village in the southern part of Phocis, Greece. It was the municipal seat of the municipality of Tolofon. Erateini is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, 14 km west of Galaxidi, 19 km south of Lidoriki, 23 km southwest of Amfissa and 35 km east of Nafpaktos. The Greek National Road 48 (Antirrio - Nafpaktos - Delphi - Livadeia) passes through the village.

Population

Year Population
1981 529
1991 572
2001 726
2011 856
2021 757

History

The Primary School of Erateini was established around 1930 and it was provided with a new building in 1955. The Erateini Kindergarten was created in 1979. A year later, in 1980, the Erateini High School was established.

In 1936 Erateini was connected to the electricity grid.

In 1995 the village was significantly affected by the Aigio earthquake.

See also