Vogatsiko

Vogatsiko
Βογατσικό

Vogatsiko, partial view
Vogatsiko
Coordinates: 40°24′N 21°22′E / 40.400°N 21.367°E / 40.400; 21.367Coordinates: 40°24′N 21°22′E / 40.400°N 21.367°E / 40.400; 21.367
Country Greece
Administrative region West Macedonia
Regional unit Kastoria
Municipality Orestida
Municipal unit Ion Dragoumis
Area
  Rural 0.46 km2 (0.18 sq mi)
Elevation 800 m (2,600 ft)
Community[1]
  Population 549 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 52053
Area code(s) 24670-95
Vehicle registration KT

Vogatsiko (Greek: Βογατσικό, Vogatsikó) is a village and a community in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia, located at the southeast corner of Kastoria regional unit. Between 1997 and 2010, it was the seat of the municipality of Ion Dragoumis.[2] The population was 549 at the 2011 census.[1] It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and overlooks a valley through which Aliakmon river passes.

The village has a rich history, including being the origin of the Dragoumis family and its most notable member, Ion Dragoumis.

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