Arachova
Arachova
Αράχωβα | |
|---|---|
UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal code | 320 04 |
| Area code(s) | 22670 |
| Vehicle registration | ΒΙ |
| Website | arachova.com |
Arachova (
Greek rebels under Georgios Karaiskakis defeated the Ottomans at the 1826 Battle of Arachova.
The Formaela cheese from Arachova has been designated as a protected designation of origin.[3] Nearby Arachova, modern ski facilities are popular with visitors. Although contemporary culture tends to outdo regional folklore, the town maintains some local customs and demonstrates them at celebrations on 23 April, in the honor of the patron Saint George.
Arachova has a panoramic view, uphill small houses and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture. The town center includes a huge and steep cliff, the Bell Tower, covered with dense ivy. At the top of the tower is a large 10m height clock. Arachova is famous for its black wine, its "brusque", the colorful textiles, carpets and rugs, handicrafts and woodcut creations as well.
Historical significance
Geography
Arachova is situated at about a 970 m (3182 ft) elevation on the southern slope of
Climate
Arachova has a temperate climate. Snow falls in winter, though its sheltered location means that it receives less snow than areas at similar altitudes on the north side of Parnassos mountain. Summers are warm with pleasant nights.
| Climate data for Arachova (1.069m) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.9 (42.6) |
8.4 (47.1) |
11.5 (52.7) |
13.5 (56.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.5 (81.5) |
23.8 (74.8) |
19.3 (66.7) |
13 (55) |
9.2 (48.6) |
16.9 (62.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.2 (32.4) |
2 (36) |
4.6 (40.3) |
6.4 (43.5) |
11.2 (52.2) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18 (64) |
18.7 (65.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
12.3 (54.1) |
7.5 (45.5) |
4.7 (40.5) |
9.7 (49.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 129.4 (5.09) |
62.1 (2.44) |
75.3 (2.96) |
62.6 (2.46) |
32.4 (1.28) |
35.8 (1.41) |
44.3 (1.74) |
36.3 (1.43) |
75.2 (2.96) |
56.2 (2.21) |
97.3 (3.83) |
125.6 (4.94) |
832.5 (32.75) |
| Source: http://penteli.meteo.gr/stations/arahova/ (2019 – 2020 averages) | |||||||||||||
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,910 |
| 1991 | 3,084 |
| 2001 | 4,158 |
| 2011 | 2,770 |
| 2021 | 2,439 |
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View of the town hall -
A street in Arachova -
View of Arachova -
Another street of the city -
Arachova Viewpoint
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See also
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ WIPO
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
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