Omala, Greece Explained

Omala
Name Local:Ομαλά
Type:municipal unit
Periph:Ionian Islands
Periphunit:Kefalonia
Pop Municunit:748
Population As Of:2021
Area Municunit:46.699
Elevation:400
Coordinates:38.1667°N 56°W
Postal Code:281 00
Area Code:26710
Licence:ΚΕ

Omala (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ομαλά) is a former community on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Argostoli, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] It is located in the south-central part of the island. Its land area is 46.699 km²[2] and its population was 748 inhabitants at the 2021 census. The seat of the community was Valsamata, the only significant town (pop. 676 in 2021). Its next largest settlements are Epanochori and Michata.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Τροποποίηση του άρθρου 1 του ν. 3852/2010. Amendment of Article 1 of l. 3852/2010. 1164. el. Government Gazette.
  2. Web site: Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation). National Statistical Service of Greece. el.