Lefkada (city) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lefkada City Πόλη της Λευκάδας
Marka Square
Lefkada City Location in Greece
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Ionian Islands
Regional unit	Lefkada
Municipality	Lefkada
• Municipal unit	60.628 km2 (23.409 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Municipal unit	13,540
• Municipal unit density	223.33/km2 (578.42/sq mi)
Community
• Population	9,253 (2021)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	311 00
Area code(s)	26450
Vehicle registration	ΕΥ

Lefkada City (which in Greek is Póli tis Lefkádas) is a beautiful city located on the island of Lefkada, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. It's the main town and capital of the island. You can find it in the northern part of Lefkada.

In 2011, there was a big change in how local governments were set up. Since then, Lefkada City has been part of the larger Lefkada municipality. It acts as a special section called a "municipal unit" within this bigger area. In 2021, about 9,253 people lived in the city itself. The whole municipal unit, which includes the city and nearby areas, has a population of 13,540 people and covers an area of about 60.6 square kilometers (23.4 square miles).

How the City is Organized

The municipal unit of Lefkada is divided into smaller communities. These communities often include a main village and some smaller villages nearby. Here are some of them:

• Lefkada City (which includes Lefkada City, Fryni, and Kalligoni)
• Agios Nikitas
• Alexandros (which includes Alexandros, Kollyvata, and Nikiana)
• Apolpaina
• Kalamitsi
• Kariotes
• Katouna (which includes Katouna, Episkopos, and Lygia)
• Tsoukalades (which includes Tsoukalades and Kalavros)

Weather in Lefkada

Lefkada City has a Mediterranean climate, which means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The temperature is usually pleasant, making it a great place to visit.

Culture and Traditions

Unique Architecture

The church Panagia ton Xenon

The buildings in Lefkada City are special because they are built to withstand earthquakes. Many houses use wood, logs, and lighter materials instead of just heavy stone. This building style helps them stay strong during tremors. The city's layout itself is very old, based on a medieval plan that was developed when the Venetians ruled the island. You can also find old churches in Lefkada City that show off this traditional building style. Some famous ones are the temples of Agios Spyridon, Agioi Anargyroi, and Panagia ton Xenon.

Sports in Lefkada

Lefkada City is home to several sports clubs that play different games. One of the oldest and most famous is Tilikratis F.C., a football (soccer) club started in 1925. They have played in Greece's third division, called Gamma Ethniki.

Here are some of the sports clubs you can find in Lefkada:

Gallery

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  The cultural center is housing the archaeological museum of Lefkada

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  Lefkada public library

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  Theotokos church

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  Monastery Faneromeni

See also

In Spanish: Léucade (ciudad) para niños