Argasi (Greek: Αργάσι) is a village and a community in the southern part of the island of Zakynthos. It is part of the municipal unit of Zakynthos (city). The community includes the village Kalliteros. It is situated on the east coast of the island, at the northwestern foot of the hill Skopos. It is 3 km southeast of Zakynthos city and 3 km northeast of Kalamaki. Argasi is a popular beach resort. The beach is very small here and not recommended by locals for visiting.
Argasi
Αργάσι | |
|---|---|
  Argasi | |
| Coordinates: 37°46′N 20°55′E / 37.767°N 20.917°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit | Zakynthos |
| Municipality | Zakynthos |
| Municipal unit | Zakynthos (city) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 1,379 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Population
edit| Year | Argasi | Kalliteros | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 362 | - | - |
| 1991 | 407 | 133 | - |
| 2001 | 590 | 203 | 793 |
| 2011 | 639 | 627 | 1,266 |
| 2021 | 697 | 682 | 1,379 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.