Nea Figaleia

Nea Figaleia (Greek: Νέα Φιγαλεία, before 1927: Zουρτσα - Zourtsa[2]) is an historical town in Elis, that since the 2011 local government reform is a part of the municipality of Zacharo, Elis, Peloponnese, Greece. The town was the seat of Figalia's Municipality until 2011 (Kapodistrias reform). Its average altitude is 480 meters above sea level. It has many churches, among which the predominantly old stone church St. Nicholas. The folklore museum and the community clinic are located along the main road. The main landscape is formed of olive trees and cypresses with a panoramic view towards the Ionian Sea.

Nea Figaleia Νέα Φιγαλεία
Nea Figaleia
Coordinates: 37°25′N 21°46′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	West Greece
Regional unit	Elis
Municipality	Zacharo
Municipal unit	Figaleia
Elevation	480 m (1,570 ft)
Highest elevation	530 m (1,740 ft)
Lowest elevation	430 m (1,410 ft)
Community [1]
• Population	1,033 (2011)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	27056
Area code(s)	+30 26250

History

Zourtsa's settlement probably dates back to the 12th century A.D.. Important document for the Zourtsa's history is the golden seal of Mystras, signed in 1321 by Andronikos II Palaiologos. Zourtsa undertaking a significant role during the Independence War of 1821. It was mentioned by the Turkish traveler Evliya Çelebi who visited the area between 1668 and 1671. He described it as a famous resort, full of springs, vineyards, gardens and 150 stone-built houses. The town was renamed Kato Figalia in 1927, and Nea Figaleia in 1976.[2]

Population

Year	Town	Community	Municipal unit of Figalia
1951	1,925	2,082	-
1961	1,669	2,004	-
1971	1,645	1,965	-
1981	1,318	1,614	-
1991	1,329	1,689	-
2001	1,279	1,624	2,499
2011	785	1,033	1,392

See also

• List of settlements in Elis

External links

• www.zourtsa.gr

References

1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
2. "EETAA local government changes". Retrieved 26 June 2020.