Parasyros Explained

Parasyros
Name Local:Παρασυρός
Coordinates:36.6667°N 50.9°W
Elevation:160
Periph:Peloponnese
Periphunit:Laconia
Municipality:East Mani
Municunit:Gytheio
Community:Skoutari
Population As Of:2021
Population:83
Postal Code:232 00
Area Code:02733
Licence:AK

Parasyros (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Παρασυρός) is a village of the municipality of East Mani. Before the 2011 local government reform it was a part of the municipality of Gytheio.[1] Parasyros is part of the community of Skoutari. Parasyros is located 2 km west of Skoutari, 9 km east of Areopoli and 13 km southwest of Gytheio.

Historical population

Year Population
1830 50-100
1896[2] 188
1961[3] 187
1991[4] 54
2001 82
2011 59
2021 83

History

In 1770 Parasyros sent men to contribute to the Maniot army in the Battle of Vromopigada. The Maniot army assembled in the mountains behind Parasyros called tria kefalia (Three Heads). In the battle that ensued the Maniot army defeated a much superior Ottoman army. It was part of the municipality Karyoupoli between 1845 and 1912, part of the community Skoutari between 1912 and 1997, and part of the municipality Gytheio between 1997 and 2010.[1] Parasyros was occupied by the Nazis in World War II.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Παρασυρός (Λακωνίας), local government changes . 9 September 2021. EETAA.
  2. Web site: Detailed census results 1896 .  
  3. Web site: Detailed census results 1961 .  
  4. Web site: Απογραφές πληθυσμού 1991, 2001, 2011 σύμφωνα με την κωδικοποίηση της Απογραφής 2011 . . el. 17 April 2024.