Thoknia | |
Name Local: | Θωκνία |
Type: | community |
Periph: | Peloponnese |
Periphunit: | Arcadia |
Municipality: | Megalopoli |
Municunit: | Megalopoli |
Pop Community: | 22 |
Population As Of: | 2021 |
Coordinates: | 37.4167°N 27°W |
Thoknia (el|Θωκνία) is a village in the municipality of Megalopoli, Arcadia, Greece. It is situated near the confluence of the rivers Alfeios and Elissonas, at about 360 m elevation. It was named after the ancient Arcadian city Thocnia, that was located in the area.[1] Thoknia is 2 km east of Kato Karyes, 3 km southeast of Kyparissia, 3 km southwest of Plaka and 5 km northwest of Megalopoli. The village is surrounded by open-pit lignite mines.
Year | Population | |
---|---|---|
1981 | 124 | |
1991 | 110 | |
2001 | 49 | |
2011 | 36 | |
2021 | 22 |
See main article: Thocnia.