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Batsi (Greek, Modern: Μπάτσι, Ancient/Katharevousa: -on), older forms Batsion is a little cottage in the north of Salamis in the municipality of Salamis placed at the foot of a piney mountain. In the mountain, there is a cave of archeological interest that has not been investigated yet. In the winter there are few tourists; it is more popular with tourists from Athens during the summer months. It is a nice place with the beaches next to the pine-trees and make an interesting combination. It is located about 6 to 8 km E of Megara. Katharevousa (Greek Καθαρεύουσα, IPA //) is a form of the Greek language, created during the early 19th century by Adamantios Korais (1748-1833). ... The Greek island of Salamis (Greek, Modern: Σαλαμίνα Salamina, Ancient/Katharevousa: ) is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile (2 km) off-coast from Piraeus. ... Salamis Island is the name of an island in the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, near Athens, Greece, where the Battle of Salamis was fought in 480 B.C.. Salamis, Cyprus is an ancient city on the east coast of Cyprus. ... Alternate meanings: Cave (disambiguation) The outside world viewed from a cave A cave is a natural underground void large enough for an adult human to enter. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ... Megara (Greek: Μέγαρα) is an ancient city in Attica, Greece, on the Saronic Gulf opposite the island of Salamis, which belonged to Megara in archaic times, before being taken by Athens. ...


Geography

  • Location:
    • Longitude: 23.491 (23°29'30') E
    • Latitude: 37.991 (37°59'30') N
  • Postal code: 189 00
  • Elevation:
    • lowest: sea level
    • highest: 70 m
  • Dialing code: +11+30-210 (030-210)-490 through 499

Dialing code 210 is an area code used in the Athens-Piraeus and Eleusis areas. ...

Historical population

Year Communal population
1991 194

Batsi has a small school but no square (plateia). Residential houses are within the centre. Much of the area are forested in the east while the rest of the lands are agriculturally used other than beaches in the west. It is located about 5 to 6 km SE of Pachi. 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Plateia (πλατεία) is the Greek word for town square. ...


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