Agia Aikaterini, Patras

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Agia Aikaterini or Gyftika
Prefecture:	Achaia
Province:	Patras
City:	Patras
Section:	Central
Distance from downtown:	2 km southwest
Population: (2001) Total Density Rank	about 3,000 to 4,000 -/km²
Area/distance code:	11-0030-2610

Gyftika-Agia Aikaterini or Giftika-Agia Ekaterini (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη meaning Saint Catherine, Γύφτικα) is a neighbourhood in the eastcentral part of the city of Patras, located 2 km from the downtown core.

The origin of the name comes from the time of Venetian occupation ofPatras. At that time, the Venetians forced the Roma to settle in that area.

The main occupation of the inhabitants used to be iron production. Traditionally the community elects its leader (not always a Roma), also known as captain. Until a few decades ago, it was one of the poorest and least safe areas of Patras. Today, it is one of the most quiet neighborhoods next to the city centre and its inhabitants ensure that the original architecure of the neighborhood is preserved.

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	North: N/A
West: Psilalonia	Agia Aikaterini/Gyftika	East: Drosia
	South: Kritika? and Psarofai

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