Trikorfo
Τρίκορφο
Trikorfo is located in Greece
Trikorfo
Trikorfo
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°08′N 21°52′E / 37.133°N 21.867°E / 37.133; 21.867
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitMessenia
MunicipalityMessini
  Municipal unit42.938 km2 (16.578 sq mi)
Elevation
398 m (1,306 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit
706
  Municipal unit density16/km2 (43/sq mi)
Community
  Population362 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΚΜ

Trikorfo (Greek: Τρίκορφο) is a former community in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Messini, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 42.938 km2.[3] Population 706 (2011). The average altitude of Trikorfo village is 398 meters.[3] It is famous place because of the extra quality of olives. The seat of the community was Trikorfo. Predominantly a farming region, the principal exports include kalamata olives, olive oil and figs. The community was divided into Trikorfo, Mavros Logkos, Chilia Spitia, Draina Klima, Koromilea, Palaiokastro, Kinigos. Trikorfo village is also known as Pentias. Common family names in Trikorfo include Skoufis and Katsipodas.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. 1 2 "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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