Titani | |
Name Local: | Τιτάνη |
Type: | community |
Population: | 140 |
Population As Of: | 2021 |
Coordinates: | 37.92°N 59.3°W |
Licence: | ΚΡ |
Caption Skyline: | The Acropolis of Titane |
Titani (el|Τιτάνη, Titáni; before 1927: Voivonta[1] (Βοϊβοντά, Voïvontá), from the Slavic title "voivode") is a village in the municipality of Sikyona, Corinthia, Greece. It is situated at the foot of the mountain Vesizas, above the left bank of the river Asopos, at 580 m elevation. The ancient city Titane was situated near the present village.[2] It is 1 km northeast of Bozikas, 15 km southwest of Kiato and 27 km west of Corinth.
Year | Population | |
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1981 | 249 | |
1991 | 216 | |
2001 | 310 | |
2011 | 216 | |
2021 | 140 |
See main article: Titane (Sicyon). Ancient Titane was part of the city-state of Sicyon. It is named after Titan, a brother of Helios. The city had a temple of Asclepius, built by Alexanor, a grandson of Asclepius. There were also a temple of Athena, and an altar of the Winds.[3] The acropolis of the ancient city has been excavated.[2]