Chryso, Evrytania

Chryso Χρύσω
Location
Chryso
Coordinates	39°2′N 21°40′E / 39.033°N 21.667°E / 39.033; 21.667Coordinates: 39°2′N 21°40′E / 39.033°N 21.667°E / 39.033; 21.667
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	Central Greece
Regional unit:	Evrytania
Municipality:	Agrafa
Municipal unit:	Viniani
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Community
- Population:	146
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	750 m (2,461 ft)
Auto:	ΚΗ

Chryso (Greek: Χρύσω), is a village in the municipal unit of Viniani in Evrytania, Greece. It is located in the mountains. The 2001 population was 121 for the village and 146 for the municipal district. The elevation is approximately 750 metres (2,461 ft), and is located near the Tourla rapids. Chryso is located 53 kilometres (33 mi) NW of Karpenisi, SW of Lamia and north of the border with Aetolia-Acarnania.

Information

The main industry is olive productions. Due to the many springs, this supplied the village for many centuries. Chryso was struck by an earthquake in 1966 which destroyed many of its buildings. the village was rebuilt later.

The only attractions are a spring and the stone-built bridges of the 15th century. The bridges are located near the length of a small river called Chrysiotis (Greek: Χρυσιώτης)

Subdivisions

• Agios Konstantinos (2001 pop: 25)

Historical population

Year	Population	Change (village)
1981	114 (village)	-
1991	83 (village)	-28/-24.56%
2001	121 (village) 146 (municipal district)	+38/+45.78%

Other

Chryso has a school, churches, and a square (plateia). The nearest lyceum (middle school) and secondary school (high school) are in Viniani.

External links

• Chryso on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)

See also

• List of settlements in the Evrytania prefecture

References