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Galatini
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Galatini (Greek: Γαλατινή, before 1927: Κωντσικόν – Kontsikon),[2] is a village and a community of the Voio municipality.[3] Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Askio, of which it was a municipal district.[3] The 2021 census recorded 1,458 inhabitants in the village.[1]
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[edit]- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Institute for Neohellenic Research. "Name Changes of Settlements in Greece: Kontsikon – Galatini". Pandektis. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
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Galatini
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Geography
Location
Galatini is a village and community in the Voio municipality of the Kozani regional unit, in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece.[5] It is situated on the slopes of Mount Askio, in a mountainous setting in the western part of the regional unit.[4] The village lies at approximately 40°19′N 21°33′E.[6]Topography and elevation
Galatini is situated at an elevation of 1,010 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Askio (also known as Siniatsiko).[1][4] The village's topography is distinctly mountainous, characterized by steep slopes and rugged terrain typical of its position within the Askio mountain range.[1][4] Mount Askio forms the dominant landscape feature surrounding Galatini, with its highest peak reaching 2,111 meters and providing a backdrop of elevated, undulating ridges and valleys.[7] Galatini is regarded as one of the most mountainous settlements in Greece due to its high-altitude location and integration with the rugged contours of the Askio massif.[1]Climate
Galatini has a mountainous continental climate, characterized by cold winters and warm summers, with weather patterns significantly influenced by its elevation of 1,010 meters on the slopes of Mount Askio.[8] Winters are cold, with average daytime highs ranging from about 4°C in January to 6°C in February and nighttime lows frequently dropping below freezing. Snowfall is common during this season, contributing to typical winter conditions in the mountainous area.[8] Summers are warm, with average daytime highs reaching approximately 27°C in July and August, while nights remain comparatively cool due to the elevation. Precipitation is lowest during the summer months, averaging 33–44 mm from June to August.[8] Annual precipitation totals around 735 mm, distributed unevenly with higher amounts in autumn and winter (peaking at 82–84 mm in November and December) and more frequent rainy days during those seasons. This pattern reflects the orographic enhancement of precipitation typical of elevated mountainous locations in Western Macedonia.[8]History
Etymology and renaming
The village was formerly known as Kontsikon (Κωντζικόν) until its official renaming to Galatini (Γαλατινή) in 1927. The change was formalized on August 30, 1927, through a presidential decree published in the Government Gazette (ΦΕΚ 179Α).[9] The original name Kontsikon was used in official records as early as 1918, when the community was established with its seat at the settlement.[10][11] No detailed etymology for either name is documented in available sources.Historical overview
The village of Galatini, historically known as Kontsikon until its renaming in 1927, traces its origins to settlements established between the 14th and 15th centuries on the fortified slopes of Mount Askio.[4] During the Ottoman period, the village benefited from its natural defenses, which enabled residents to repel raids by irregular Arvanites, bandits, and even the regular Ottoman army, allowing it to remain largely autonomous and unoccupied compared to neighboring settlements that were destroyed, such as Pekrevenikos, Gratsiani, and Paliochori.[4] In the early 19th century, local figures participated in armed resistance, including priest-chieftain Panagiotis Oikonomidis, who was active during the era of Ali Pasha.[4] The village played a notable role in the Macedonian Struggle at the turn of the 20th century through its production of chieftains and fighters who resisted Ottoman control and Bulgarian irredentism. Prominent among them was Giorgos Doukas (known as NtaVELis or Davelis), born in Kontsikon in 1848, who began resistance activities as a teenager, joined guerrilla bands, and rose to lead forces in key engagements against Ottoman troops, including victories in battles such as Fourka (1878) and others in the region. His family, including siblings like Dimitris (Kapetan Zervas) and sister Alexandra, also fought actively, reflecting the village's contribution to the broader Greek effort to secure Macedonia.[12][4] Other local leaders, such as P. Tsiokas (Alamani), further highlighted Galatini's involvement in these national struggles.[4] In the 20th century, following the incorporation of the region into the Greek state after the Balkan Wars and World War I, the village developed as a mountainous community within the evolving administrative framework of Western Macedonia, preserving its traditions amid broader national changes.[12]Demographics
Current population
According to the 2021 Population-Housing Census conducted by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Galatini has a permanent population of 1,458 residents.[13][14][15] The village forms a community within the Voio municipality of the Kozani regional unit in Western Macedonia, Greece.[13][14]Historical population trends
The population of Galatini exhibited steady growth through much of the 20th century before entering a period of decline in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Census data show the population increasing from 1,473 in 1928 to a peak of 2,097 in 1991, with relative stability in the intervening decades and a modest rise in the 1980s.[16][17] Subsequent censuses recorded gradual decreases to 2,092 in 2001, 1,795 in 2011, and 1,458 in 2021.[16][17][13] The following table summarizes the historical population figures from Greek censuses:| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 1,473 |
| 1940 | 1,810 |
| 1951 | 1,798 |
| 1961 | 1,819 |
| 1971 | 1,789 |
| 1981 | 2,043 |
| 1991 | 2,097 |
| 2001 | 2,092 |
| 2011 | 1,795 |
| 2021 | 1,458 |