Psari (Greek: Ψαρή) is a settlement in the regional unit of Messenia, located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It belongs administratively to the municipality of Messini and is part of the municipal unit of Oichalia. The village is situated inland, north‑west of the town of Messini and south‑west of the city of Kalamata.
According to the administrative reform implemented by the Kallikratis programme in 2011, Psari was incorporated into the current municipal structure. The settlement is characterized by typical rural architecture of the Messenian interior and is surrounded by agricultural land, primarily used for olive cultivation and grazing.
Population figures for Psari are reported in the national censuses conducted by the Hellenic Statistical Authority; however, the specific 2011 census data for the settlement is not detailed in the sources consulted for this entry. Consequently, an exact population count is not provided here.
Administrative hierarchy
- Country: Greece
- Periphery (region): Peloponnese
- Regional unit: Messenia
- Municipality: Messini
- Municipal unit: Oichalia
Geographical context
Psari lies at an elevation of approximately 300 m above sea level, amid the low‑lying hills that dominate the interior of southern Messenia. The nearest major road is the Greek National Road 7 (E55), providing connections to Kalamata and other regional centers.
References
- Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Census data (2011).
- Ministry of Interior, Greece – Kallikratis reform municipal map.
Note: No further encyclopedic information on historical events, cultural sites, or notable persons associated specifically with Psari, Messenia, is available in the consulted reference materials.
