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Vergadeika
Vergadeika () is a small village within the larger Longanikos community in Laconia, southern Greece. Vergadeika is a one- to two-hour drive to the cities Sparta (34 km), Tripoli, Greece, Tripoli (49 km), and Kalamata (58 km). It is approximately 202 km from Athens. Vergadeika lies less than a kilometer away from the large settlement of Longanikos, which has a current population of approximately 300 people. Due to the larger size of Longanikos, Vergadeika is considered to be "within" Longanikos for purposes of classification and official administration. The village has an approximate population of 80 people and consists of a "north part" and a "south part". This village, as well its neighboring villages, had a much higher population several decades ago, but migration to the major Greek cities, such as Athens, and abroad, namely to the United States, diminished the population tremendously. Presently, there are mostly elderly Greeks who reside in the village, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longanikos
Longanikos (, also transliterated as ''Logkanikos'') is a traditional Greek village, located in Laconia, in the ancient and historical Peloponnese area of southern Greece. It is also referred to sometimes in English as "Logganiko(s)" or "Longanico(s)". It is about 30 kilometers north of Sparta, the capital city of Lakonia, and is also very close to the cities of Kalamata, Tripolis and Megalopolis. It rests on the eastern slope of Mount Taigetos. The population of Longanikos is 404 inhabitants according to the 2021 census. This figure includes the population of the surrounding smaller villages Vergadeika, Kyparrissi, Giakoumaiika, and Kotitsa. Because of the small size of this village, residents of this town often identify themselves as Spartans to other Greeks or foreigners. For those who are familiar with this area, a resident or person from Longanikos is referred to as a "Longanikiotes" (masc) or "Longanikiotissa" (fem). Administration The village is administered as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
