Administrative Region : Central Greece
Regional unit : Fthiotida
Tsoukka (Τσούκκα) Fthiotida
Tsouka is a semi-mountainous village of Western Fthiotida at a distance of 38 km from Lamia. It is built at an altitude of 580 meters in a position with a panoramic view and that is why it is called "Balcony" of Western Fthiotida, from which "the Eagles gaze and the Dead are jealous", according to a popular saying.
Tsouka is known for its traditional festival (August 28-30) and for hunting areas where many species of game such as wild boar, hare, fox, partridge, snipe, turtle, pheasant, etc. are found. It is also famous for its traditional cafes and taverns as well as for its local lambs, wine and tsipouro, oregano and vegetables. From 1978 to 1986, the Tsouka special route of the Acropolis Rally and more recently of the "MOUNTAIN CLASSIC RALLY" took place near the village.
souka Local Community
The village of Tsouka and the settlement of Papadeika, with a total population of 379 inhabitants according to the 2011 Census [1], constitute the Local Community of Tsouka.
History
The exact date of the foundation of the village is not known, but it must definitely be before 1741, a date which is engraved on the wall of the church of Agios Georgios and which probably refers to the date of its construction.
The first known census of the population was made by the Royal Decree of 29-8-1912, which is listed in the Official Gazette A 261/1912.
Designation
Regarding the name of the village, there are the following three versions:
The name was given because the village is built on a large and stony hill. Many such hills (mountain peaks) are very often mentioned on maps like Tsouka (the predominant version).
The name comes from the first inhabitant, who probably came from Epirus and was called Tsoukas.
The name comes from the tsoukali of the first inhabitants who were called tsouki or tsouka.
The first inhabitants of the village, according to the legends of the ancients, may have come from Epirus, and today they are mainly engaged in Agriculture, Livestock and viticulture.
Remarkable Areas - Routes - Sights
Around the village there are many areas for walking through very beautiful paths or a visit by vehicle: Vryses, Nifis Kotroni, Kri, Profitis Ilias, Karaoulia, Trani Vrysi, Pipilia, Livadia (Refuge), Strangio, Therma, Agios Ioannis, Chalkia Gourna , Koutsomilia, Kavrorema.
Church of Agios Georgios: Famous for its remarkable hagiographies, which were created in 1885, by the Epirote painter Ioannis Mattheou.
Cross of Kosmas of Aitolos: Very close to the entrance of the village and the area of Stavros, there is a small stone church and a tree with an old iron cross on its trunk, which testifies to the place where he preached, in the 18th century, Kosmas the Aetolian.
Profitis Ilias Hill: At a dominant height behind the village at 710 meters is the church of Profitis Ilias, lower is the beautiful area of Kri with the tall oaks and a little lower is the newly built church of Agia Paraskevi.
Katafygio: In the area of Livadia and at an altitude of 772 meters, we find the Shelter, in the facilities of which basic supplies are provided for survival in any excluded during adverse weather conditions.
The church of Agios Ioannis at the entrance of the village, at an altitude of 487 meters, with the fountain and the beautiful enclosure on both sides with centuries-old oaks. Opposite the church there is a borehole which operated in 2007, during the presidency of Polymeros Evangelou, and solved the most serious and chronic water supply problem as the water from the areas of Strangio and Trani Vrisi was not enough for the water supply needs of the village.
On the road Makrakomi - Tsoukas and in the area of Chalkia Gourna is the estate of Georgios Liaskonis, with the church of Panagia, where on August 15 a divine service is held combined with remarkable festive events.
In the area of Koutsomylia, near Platistomo, is the Winery of Georgios Karanikas.
Interesting Destinations
The location of the village is ideal as a base for excursions to the following remarkable destinations
Platistomou Baths, with warm thermal waters.
Agathonos Monastery
Rentina Monastery
Karpenisi, Tymfristos Ski Center and Panagia Prousiotissa.
At a distance of 8 km is Makrakomi and at 13 km Sperchiada, the seat of the Kallikrateio Municipality of Makrakomi.
Sports - Culture
Tsoukas Sports Club
The football team was founded in 1981 and successfully competes in the First Division of Fthiotida with children from the village.
Tsoukas Cultural Association
The Cultural Association of the Everywhere Tsoukiotes, Agios Georgios Tsoukas, was founded in 1979 and has the sole purpose of contributing to the elevation of the cultural level of the village through all kinds of efforts and activities. Its headquarters are located in Athens, at 47 Geraniou Street, PC 104 31.
At the entrance of the village is the Cultural Center (beginning of construction in 1988) where the cultural events of the association take place, the events of the Sports Club and various social events of our fellow villagers.
The Dance Club was founded in 2010 in Tsouka.
Library
In memory of the vibrant Primary School, which last operated in the school year 2010-2011, there is a rich lending library, the management of which was entrusted to Mr. Karalis Georgios on August 28, 2012, after hard work, diligence and organization by the members of the Board of the Association and many volunteers.
Folklore Museum - Meeting Area for Women.
It was created in 2014 by the Association of Everywhere Tsoukiotes.
Dam Construction Initiative in Livadia
The presentation of the preliminary design for the construction of a Water Collection Dam in the Livadia area of Tsouka took place on 11/13/2011, at the Cultural Center of the village. In the study, the hierarchy of water uses for all locations is defined as: • Environmental protection (including the above, as well as the development of activities and work in forests). • Water supply (based on the settlements served by the project). • Irrigation (with parallel development of new organic crops). • Agrotourism and mild tourism, sports activities, etc.
DAM DESIGN
The dam will cross the main stream Livadioti vertically and will have a north-south direction. It will be earthen (heterogeneous) with a central clay core. Geometric characteristics of the dam Absolute base height: 755m Absolute bed height: 175 (177) m Cross-sectional area: 2,400m2 Length: 175m, Height: 20 (+2) m, Base width: 120m Closing height: 120m , Crown height: 779m Water level altitude: 777m Dam volume: 236.775m3, Core volume: 23.000m3 Transition zone volume: 12.000m3
Based on the topographic characteristics of the reclining area and the height of the dam, the capacity of the reservoir is 1,765x106m3. The area of the reclining area is 165,000m2. The size is determined according to the needs that the construction of the dam will serve in volume and water quality.
Recording needs
Water supply: (624 inhabitants X 0.350m3 / day X 365 days) = 79,761m3 / year Livestock: (8,000 small animals X 0.020m3 / day X 365 days) = 58.400m3 / year Irrigation: (2,000 acres X 550m3 / year) = 1.100.000m3 / year Total Required quantity of water (79.761 + 21.900 + 1.100.000) m3 / year = 1.201.666m3 / year ie 1.3X106m3
Personalities
Dimitrios Cholevas First Elder, Philologist, ELAS Military Priest 1907 - 2001
References
Hellenic Census 2011, Greek Census 2011 - Permanent Population, ELSTAT
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| Municipal Community Makrakomi |
| Makrakomi (Μακρακώμη, η) |
| Community Archani |
| Αρχάνι, το |
| Community Asvesti |
| Ασβέστι, το |
| Community Giannitsou |
| Giannitsou (Γιαννιτσού, η) |
| Community Grammeni |
| Grammeni (Γραμμένη, η) |
| Community Kastri |
| Kastri (Καστρί, το) |
| Παλιούρι, το |
| Community Litoselo |
| Litoselo (Λιτόσελο, το) |
| Community Makri |
| Makri (Μάκρη, η) |
| Community Palaia Gannitsou |
| Παλαιά Γιαννιτσού, η |
| Community Pappas |
| Παππάς, ο |
| Community Platystomo |
| Λουτρά Πλατυστόμου, τα |
| Platystomo (Πλατύστομο, το) |
| Community Rovoliari |
| Rovoliari (Ροβολιάρι, το) |
| Community Trilofo |
| Trilofo (Τρίλοφον, το) |
| Community Tsoukka |
| Παπαδέικα, τα |
| Tsoukka (Τσούκκα, η) |
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