Boukari
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| 'Boukari Μπούκαρης |
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| Statistics | |
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| Prefecture: | Corfu |
| Island: | Corfu |
| Municipality: | Korissia |
| Municipal district: | Kouspades |
| Population: (2001) -Village -Municipal district -Percent of the munucipal district-Percent of the municipality -Percent of the prefecture |
330 (+18 or +5.63%) 13.05% 09/96% |
| Altitude: -lowest: -centre: |
20 m |
| Postal code: | GR-490 80 |
| Car designation: | KK |
Boukari (Greek: Μπούκαρης) also with the second a accented is a fishing settlement in the southern part of the island of Corfu. It is also in the municipal district of Argyrades and the municipality of Korissia. Its 2001 population was 330 for the settlement. Boukari is located north of the city of Corfu and near Episkepsi. Several hills dominate the area and farmlands cover the area and the bay dominates the northeast. It also has a nearby beach which makes the place famous. It is linked with the road connecting the GR-25 (Corfu - Argyrades - Lefkimmi). Boukari offers nice tavers which sells fresh fish in a greenish location, situated next to the touristic town of Messongi. Tourists head for the fresh seafood delicacies as well as having a bath at the cleanest waters of the areas during the summer months. The area brings in for families peace and quiet.
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[edit] Nearest places
- Messongi, north
- Kouspades, southwest (distance: 600 m)
[edit] Population
| Year | Settlement population | Change | Percent of the municipal district | Percent of the municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 32 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 50 | +18 or +5.63% | 13.05% | -.96% |
[edit] Other
Boukari has a church, a post office, a few restaurants, taverns, and a square (plateia). Its nearest school is in Kouspades and lyceum (middle school) and gymnasium (secondary school) are in Argyrades.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
| Municipal districts of the municipality of Korissia |
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| Argyrades (Agios Georgios Argyradon | Marathias | Neochoraki) | Agios Nikolaos (Notos | Roumanades) | Kouspades (Boukari) | Perivoli ( Potamia) | Petriti (Korakades) | Vasiliatika |
| Greece | Ionian Islands | Corfu prefecture | Corfu Island | Korissia |

