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Araxos
Άραξος
Community
Araxos is located in Greece
Araxos
Araxos
Coordinates: 38°10′N 21°25′E / 38.167°N 21.417°E / 38.167; 21.417
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Greece
Regional unitAchaea
MunicipalityWest Achaea
Municipal unitLarissos
Highest elevation
289 m (948 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community
218
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
271 00
Area code26930

Araxos (Greek: Άραξος, Latin: Araxus) is a village and community in Larissos municipal unit, within West Achaea, in northwestern Achaea, Greece. It is located about 29 km southwest of Patras. The community of Araxos consists of the villages of Araxos, Akrotirio Araxos, and Taxiarches. Araxos is located in the coastal plains near Cape Araxos, which separates the Gulf of Patras from the Ionian Sea.

The Prokopos lagoon is to the southwest of the Araxos village and Kalogria (or Pappas or Araxos) lagoon is to the north.[2] Also to the north are the Mavra Vouna hills, with Cape Araxos as their northernmost point. Araxos is 4 km west of Lakkopetra, 1 km west of Araxos Airport, 5 km north of Metochi, and 13 km west of Kato Achaia.

Strofilia Wetlands Natural Park

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The Strofilia Wetlands Natural Park and Kalogria Beach are on the northwest coast of the island. Strofilia is a 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) national park within the Natura 2000 network and is protected under the Ramsar Convention.[3] The wetlands ecosystem occupies a coastal zone of about 22 km (14 mi) in length, with an average width of 1.5 km (0.93 mi).[4] The ecosystem includes the lagoons of Prokopos and Kalogria (or Pappas), the Lamia marshes, and the forest of Strofilia (Natura 2000 codes: GR 232001 and GR233006). Strofilia's Stone pine forest is the most extensive Stone Pine forest in Greece, and one of the largest in Europe. Most of the forest consists of sand dune formations.[5][6]

Historical population

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Year Population community
1981 595
1991 403
2001 632
2011 509
2021 218

Climate

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Climate data for Araxos (1955-2010) HNMS
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 13.8
(56.8) 		14.2
(57.6) 		16.1
(61.0) 		19.3
(66.7) 		24.2
(75.6) 		28.5
(83.3) 		31.3
(88.3) 		31.6
(88.9) 		28.0
(82.4) 		23.5
(74.3) 		18.9
(66.0) 		15.2
(59.4) 		22.1
(71.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 10.2
(50.4) 		10.5
(50.9) 		12.3
(54.1) 		15.4
(59.7) 		20.0
(68.0) 		24.3
(75.7) 		26.9
(80.4) 		27.0
(80.6) 		23.4
(74.1) 		19.1
(66.4) 		14.8
(58.6) 		11.6
(52.9) 		18.0
(64.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.2
(43.2) 		6.3
(43.3) 		7.6
(45.7) 		9.8
(49.6) 		13.3
(55.9) 		16.8
(62.2) 		19.0
(66.2) 		19.8
(67.6) 		17.2
(63.0) 		14.2
(57.6) 		10.6
(51.1) 		7.8
(46.0) 		12.4
(54.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 93.2
(3.67) 		78.7
(3.10) 		61.8
(2.43) 		43.6
(1.72) 		20.1
(0.79) 		8.6
(0.34) 		4.1
(0.16) 		5.9
(0.23) 		33.1
(1.30) 		83.8
(3.30) 		129.9
(5.11) 		121.2
(4.77) 		684
(26.92)
Average precipitation days 13.7 12.4 11.6 9.1 6.0 2.6 0.9 1.2 5.1 9.4 12.6 15.9 100.5
Average relative humidity (%) 74.2 72.9 72.4 71.6 68.5 62.6 59.0 59.7 65.7 70.1 76.1 76.3 69.1
Source: HNMS (1955-2010 averages)[7]

Araxos Air Base

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An auxiliary military airfield was constructed in the Araxos area in 1939. Construction of a corresponding military base began around 1958, and the base became operational in 1962. Currently, the base is used by the 116 Combat Wing of the Hellenic Air Force, which consists of the 335 Bombing Squadron and the 336 Bombing Squadron, both equipped with F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft.[8] The runway is 3352 m long, running in a south-to-north direction (18/36). The military installations are accessed from Lakkopetra.

From 1978 to 2001, Araxos Air Base was also home to the NATO 345 Air Munitions Company. This unit was responsible for the U.S. B61 nuclear bombs intended for delivery by Hellenic Air Force A-7H aircraft under NATO nuclear sharing arrangements. The nuclear weapons were stored in vaults inside the base's Hardened Aircraft Shelters using the WS3 Weapon Storage and Security System.[9]

Araxos Airport

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Araxos Airport (IATA: GPA, ICAO: LGRX) is a civilian airport that shares its runway with the Araxos Air Base. It is the closest airport to the large city of Patras. [10]

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  • Prokopos Lagoon.
    Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Kalogria (Prokopos) Lagoon Shore.
    Kalogria (Prokopos) Lagoon Shore.
  • Prokopos Lagoon Panorama.
    Prokopos Lagoon Panorama.
  • Partial panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon within Strofylia Forrest, near Araxos village, Kalogria Village, Kalogria beach and Araxos Cape in Western Achaia, Greece.
    Partial panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon within Strofylia Forrest, near Araxos village, Kalogria Village, Kalogria beach and Araxos Cape in Western Achaia, Greece.
  • Partial panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Panoramic view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • The Umbrella pine (Pinus pinea) forest of Strofylia and the Prokopos lagoon.
    The Umbrella pine (Pinus pinea) forest of Strofylia and the Prokopos lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Halocnemum strobilaceum in Prokopos Lagoon.
    Halocnemum strobilaceum in Prokopos Lagoon.
  • Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon with Halocnemum strobilaceum.
    Partial view of Prokopos Lagoon with Halocnemum strobilaceum.
  • Saint Peter's orthodox chapel surrounded by Halocnemum strobilaceum in Prokopos Lagoon.
    Saint Peter's orthodox chapel surrounded by Halocnemum strobilaceum in Prokopos Lagoon.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Kalogria -Strofylia Forest". www.visit-achaia.gr. Archived from the original on 2018-04-23.
  3. ^ "Standard Data Form (GR2320001)". Natura 2000. European Environment Agency.
  4. ^ []http://strofylianationalpark.gr/national-park-of-kotychi-strofylia-wetlands/general-information-of-the-region/ Official website of the Management Body of Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands private legal entity
  5. ^ "Strofilia forest".
  6. ^ "Strofilia the pines extravagance".
  7. ^ "Climatic Data by City, HNMS, Hellenic National Meteorological Service".
  8. ^ HAF 116 Combat Wing
  9. ^ Hans M. Kristensen (February 2005), U.S. Nuclear Weapons in Europe (PDF), Natural Resources Defense Council, retrieved 2006-05-23
  10. ^ Araxos Airport (in Greek) Archived June 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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