Chelidoni

Chelidoni may also refer to a settlement near Andritsaina, part of the municipal district of Dafnoula

Chelidoni Χελιδόνι
Location
Chelidoni
Coordinates	37°43′N 21°37′E / 37.717°N 21.617°E / 37.717; 21.617Coordinates: 37°43′N 21°37′E / 37.717°N 21.617°E / 37.717; 21.617
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	West Greece
Regional unit:	Elis
Municipality:	Archaia Olympia
Municipal unit:	Archaia Olympia
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Village
- Population:	646
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)

Chelidoni (Greek: Χελιδόνι) is a village in Elis in Greece. Chelidoni is in the municipality of Ancient Olympia. Its 2001 population was 676 for the village. It is located about 15 to 20 km north of the GR-74 (Pyrgos - Tripoli) and is lined with the road linking Pyrgos and Lalas.

Nearest places

• Platanos, southeast
• Pelopio, south

Distances

Chelidoni is located about 60 km south and 120 km via road from Patras, 25 to 30 km east of Pyrgos, 15 to 20 km northwest of Olympia and about 45 to 50 km (old 30 to 35 km) north of Krestena.

Population

Year	Village population Density
1981	653
1991	662
2001	676

Geography

Chelidoni is situated in a mountainous area and covers around the area, forests covers the majority of the area, the remainder are made up of Farmlands which are situated within the village and by its valleys. The average elevation is as low as 50 m tall and as high as 100 m tall. The Foloi Mountains dominate the northern part and are taller. Forests includes pines, firs, spruces and cypresses. The municipal boundary with Pineia lies to the east

Information

Chelidoni has approximately 10 to 15 km of paved roads and 15 to 20 km of gravel roads. Pelopio also has approximately 10 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.

After World War II and the Greek Civil War, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially like Athens and Patras. The population remained steady since the mid to late 20th century. Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and did not surpass modern-style homes until the 1980s. It was linked with pavement in the 1980s. The population stably grew between 1981 and 2001.

The village was endangered by a fire that arrived from the south of the banks of the Alfeios, flames plundered the forests around the area and changed its geographical shape to an ashy situation, some flames came from the souhtwest which included Varvasaina and Platanos. Firefighters battled the blaze along with choppers and airplanes and began on Saturday August 25 and continued through Sunday August 26. It transformed into an ugly not so beautiful scene that became all burnt and grey, the air became stale. It may take several years to recover the forests, planting will rarely be done.

Economy

Its main production are fruits, vegetables, olives and cattle along with businesses and services. The majority of the production are olives.

External links

• Chelidoni GTP Travel Pages

See also

• List of settlements in the Elis prefecture

References