Paloumpa
Παλούμπα | |
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Coordinates: 37°37′N 21°57′E / 37.617°N 21.950°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Arcadia |
Municipality | Gortynia |
Municipal unit | Iraia |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 30 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Paloumpa (Greek: Παλούμπα, also Palouba) is a town in Arcadia, southern Greece. It is situated on a mountain slope overlooking the valley of the river Alfeios. It was the seat of the former municipality of Iraia. The town is in a remote area, but contains a post office and a KEP - Centre for Serving Citizens. The inhabitants are mainly concerned with animal husbandry. Paloumpa is 4 km southeast of Lyssarea and 9 km northwest of Dimitsana.