Oinoi
Οινόη | |
|---|---|
  Oinoi Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 23°24′E / 38.167°N 23.400°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | West Attica |
| Municipality | Mandra-Eidyllia |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 14.431 km2 (5.572 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Population (2021)
[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 376 |
| • Municipal unit density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
| Postal code | 190 12 |
| Area code(s) | 22630 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.inoi.gr |
Oinoi ( Greek: Οινόη) is a village and a former community in the northern part of West Attica, Greece. The village was named Mazi ( Greek: Μάζι) until 1919. [2] Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Mandra-Eidyllia, of which it is a municipal unit. [3] The municipal unit has an area of 14.431 km2. [4]
The ancient site Oenoe is located about 3 km east of the modern settlement of Oinoi. Oinoi is surrounded by forested mountains, including Pateras (1,131 m (3,711 ft)) and Pastra (1,016 m (3,333 ft)). There are farmlands in the valley areas. Oinoi is located 7 km east of Vilia, 18 km northwest of Eleusis, 19 km southeast of Thebes and 34 km (21 mi) northwest of Athens city centre.
Etymology
The name "Oinoi" has been known since antiquity, with Pausanias retelling one version, from the woman Oinoi, sister of the Epoch. (Pausanias, At. Κ. Λγ '§7).
History
Mazi had been planned to be served by a railway station as early as 1883 in a preliminary study by the French Mission for the planned Piraeus - Demerli - Border railway. [5]
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 241 |
| 1991 | 495 |
| 2001 | 765 |
| 2011 | 382 |
| 2021 | 376 |
Transport
Road
The Greek National Road 3 (Eleusis - Thebes) passes through Oinoi.
Celebrations
In Oinoi, the feast of the Holy Trinity is celebrated on the day of the Holy Spirit in June, while in August the feast of Wine is celebrated. On 15 August, a popular celebration is organized by the Landscaping Association of Panagitsa Mariza in the chapel of Panagia, while on 26 October it honors Agios Dimitrios in the old church of the patron saint of the village.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Μετονομασίες των χωριών της Ελλάδας".
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ The construction of technical line works in the area of Bralo: Costas Androulidakis Railroad Magazine Issue 52 June 2018 published Railway Friends Association
External links
- Official website (in Greek)
| Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|
Oinoi
Οινόη | |
|---|---|
Oinoi Location within the regional unit | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 23°24′E / 38.167°N 23.400°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | West Attica |
| Municipality | Mandra-Eidyllia |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 14.431 km2 (5.572 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Population (2021)
[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 376 |
| • Municipal unit density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
| Postal code | 190 12 |
| Area code(s) | 22630 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.inoi.gr |
Oinoi ( Greek: Οινόη) is a village and a former community in the northern part of West Attica, Greece. The village was named Mazi ( Greek: Μάζι) until 1919. [2] Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Mandra-Eidyllia, of which it is a municipal unit. [3] The municipal unit has an area of 14.431 km2. [4]
The ancient site Oenoe is located about 3 km east of the modern settlement of Oinoi. Oinoi is surrounded by forested mountains, including Pateras (1,131 m (3,711 ft)) and Pastra (1,016 m (3,333 ft)). There are farmlands in the valley areas. Oinoi is located 7 km east of Vilia, 18 km northwest of Eleusis, 19 km southeast of Thebes and 34 km (21 mi) northwest of Athens city centre.
Etymology
The name "Oinoi" has been known since antiquity, with Pausanias retelling one version, from the woman Oinoi, sister of the Epoch. (Pausanias, At. Κ. Λγ '§7).
History
Mazi had been planned to be served by a railway station as early as 1883 in a preliminary study by the French Mission for the planned Piraeus - Demerli - Border railway. [5]
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 241 |
| 1991 | 495 |
| 2001 | 765 |
| 2011 | 382 |
| 2021 | 376 |
Transport
Road
The Greek National Road 3 (Eleusis - Thebes) passes through Oinoi.
Celebrations
In Oinoi, the feast of the Holy Trinity is celebrated on the day of the Holy Spirit in June, while in August the feast of Wine is celebrated. On 15 August, a popular celebration is organized by the Landscaping Association of Panagitsa Mariza in the chapel of Panagia, while on 26 October it honors Agios Dimitrios in the old church of the patron saint of the village.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Μετονομασίες των χωριών της Ελλάδας".
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ The construction of technical line works in the area of Bralo: Costas Androulidakis Railroad Magazine Issue 52 June 2018 published Railway Friends Association
External links
- Official website (in Greek)
| Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|