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Vergadeika (Greek: Βεργαδέικα) is a small village within the larger Longanikos settlement in Laconia, southern Greece. Vergadeika is a one- to two-hour drive to the cities Sparta (34 km), Tripoli (49 km), and Kalamata (58 km). It is approximately 202 km from Athens. Vergadeika lies less than a kilometer away from the large settlement of Longanikos, which has a current population of approximately 300 people. Due to the larger size of Longanikos, Vergadeika is considered to be "within" Longanikos for purposes of classification and official administration. The village has an approximate population of 80 people and consists of a "north part" and a "south part". This village, as well its neighboring villages, had a much higher population several decades ago, but migration to the major Greek cities, such as Athens, and abroad, namely to the United States, diminished the population tremendously. Presently, there are mostly elderly Greeks who reside in the village, while their children return from the large metropolitan areas for weekend vacations or major holidays. Coming from Athens by car, one would take highway E94 to E65. From E65 in Tripoli the village is only accessible by small mountain roads. A visitor may also travel by bus or train to the nearest large city, Tripoli, and take an automobile from there. (en) |
