Argostoli
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| Argostoli Αργοστόλι | ||
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View of Argostoli
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Argostoli
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| Coordinates: 38°11′N 20°29′ECoordinates: 38°11′N 20°29′E | ||
| Country | Greece | |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands | |
| Regional unit | Kefalonia | |
| Municipality | Kefalonia | |
| • Municipal unit | 151.570 km2(58.522 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | |
| Population (2011)[1] | ||
| • Municipal unit | 10,633 | |
| • Municipal unit density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
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| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Postal code | 281 00 | |
| Area code(s) | 26710 | |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΕ | |
| Website | www.argostoli.gr | |
Argostoli (Greek: Αργοστόλι, Katharevousa: Αργοστόλιον) is a town and a former municipality on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kefalonia, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It has been the capital and administrative centre of Kefalonia since 1757, following a population shift down from the old capital of Agios Georgios (also known as Kastro) to take advantage of the trading opportunities provided by the sheltered bay upon which Argostoli sits. Argostoli developed into one of the busiest ports in Greece, leading to prosperity and growth. The 2011 census recorded a population of 10,633 in the Argostoli municipal unit. Its largest towns are Argostóli (pop. 9,748), Razata (507), Dilináta (496) and Kompothekráta (449).
Transportation[edit]
Between the Koutavos Lagoon and the Drepano Bridge is the new bus station which connects Argostoli with the other towns and some of the villages on the island, as well as with Athens and Patras. The old bus station, just past these market stalls, is likely to accommodate a proposed seaplane service connecting Argostoli with Patras, due to commence Spring 2006. The main ferry port, connecting Argostoli with the mainland (via Kyllini) and Zakynthos (also known as Zante) is next to this building with the Lixouri ferry (once an hour in winter, twice an hour in summer) docking a little further along.
- Car ferry service to Kyllini (mainland) and Zakynthos (Zante)
- Car ferry to Lixouri
- KTEL Bus service to Athens, via Kyllini, Patras and the Corinth Canal bridge
- Infrequent bus service to Poros, Sami, Skala, Fiskardo and various villages en route
- Frequent summer service to Lassi
- NO bus service to Kefalonia Airport
- Scheduled flights to Zakynthos and Athens, charter flight in summer, via Kefalonia Airport
- Seaplane service, Argostoli - Patras (due Spring 2006)
- Taxis from Plateia Valianos and seafront, car and motorcycle/scooter hire
Climate[edit]
[hide]Climate data for Argostoli (1981-2010) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Average high °C (°F) 14.3
(57.7)14.1
(57.4)15.7
(60.3)18.5
(65.3)22.9
(73.2)27.0
(80.6)29.5
(85.1)29.9
(85.8)26.9
(80.4)23.5
(74.3)19.0
(66.2)15.5
(59.9)21.5
(70.7)Daily mean °C (°F) 11.3
(52.3)11.1
(52)12.3
(54.1)14.9
(58.8)19.7
(67.5)22.6
(72.7)25.1
(77.2)25.7
(78.3)23.0
(73.4)19.9
(67.8)15.9
(60.6)12.6
(54.7)17.8
(64)Average low °C (°F) 8.3
(46.9)8.0
(46.4)9.0
(48.2)11.2
(52.2)14.5
(58.1)18.2
(64.8)20.6
(69.1)21.6
(70.9)19.1
(66.4)16.3
(61.3)12.8
(55)9.7
(49.5)14.2
(57.6)Average rainfall mm (inches) 93.1
(3.665)100.0
(3.937)66.6
(2.622)49.7
(1.957)20.4
(0.803)10.5
(0.413)1.3
(0.051)5.6
(0.22)31.3
(1.232)94.7
(3.728)155.9
(6.138)150.0
(5.906)779.1
(30.672)Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9 9 9 5 3 1 0 1 3 7 11 12 70
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