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'''Idabel''' is a city in [[McCurtain County, Oklahoma|McCurtain County]], [[Oklahoma]], [[United States]]. The population was 6,952 at the 2000 census. It is the [[county seat]] of [[McCurtain County, Oklahoma|McCurtain County]]{{GR|6}}.

'''Karkinagri''' (or Karkinagrio) is located in the southwest of the island of [[Icaria]]. It is the first village on the coast line as you entering the [[Icarian Sea]]. Villagers count on fishing and farming as Karkinagri is isolated from other villages.

The city was first named Pernell, then renamed for the daughters, Ida and Belle, of a Choctaw citizen on whose land the town was built.

It is a wonderful sightseeing place, with crystal-clear waters and spectacular mountains.

== Facts Geography==

[[Image:OKMap-doton-Idabel.PNG|right|Location of Idabel, Oklahoma]]

Karkinagri is a Greek village on the Island of [[Ikaria]] (a.k.a. [[Icaria]]) that lies in the [[Aegean Sea]].

Idabel is located at {{coor dms|33|53|47|N|94|49|45|W|city}} (33.896299, -94.829238){{GR|1}}.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 41.3 [[km²]] (15.9 [[square mile|mi²]]). 41.3 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.06% is water.

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Karkinagri is located in the southwest corner of Ikaria near Kavo Pappas.

== Past Demographics==

As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 6,952 people, 2,735 households, and 1,785 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 168.5/km² (436.3/mi²). There were 3,129 housing units at an average density of 75.8/km² (196.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 24.45% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 10.44% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.43% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.96% of the population.

There were 2,735 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

Karkinagri is one of the more recently developed villages on the island. Although its natural port sea front majestic beauty have always been an attraction to would be settlers, it wasn't safe during times of war. In the past Ikarians were famous for making their house out of rocks to disguise themselves from pirates. Karkinagri was completely to close to the shore to even be considered a possibility for inhabitance. All that changed though with the passing of older times when pirates still romed the seven seas.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

== Present ==

Today it is inhabited by a small number of villagers. The population expands substantially in the summer with the advent of vacations and trips to visit family members.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,496, and the median income for a family was $24,189. Males had a median income of $24,182 versus $16,958 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,241. About 28.7% of families and 31.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 42.5% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

The village has little in the way of amenities due in part to the lack of fresh water and unreliable electricity supply. The villagers and their families seem to make due though.

==External links==

The nightlife in Karkinagri is rather simple, consisting of three choices, Turn in for bed, or choose one of the two local bars affectionatley labeled the "Up Bar" and the "Down Bar" referring to their altitude in relation to the center of town.

*[http://www.idabel.lib.ok.us/ Idabel Public Library]

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Karkinagri is a place many people call home. The number of people who live abroad whos roots lie in karkinagri is actually larger than the number of people who live there year round. Many of those people who live abroad

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This brief summary can be found at http://www.island-ikaria.com/villages/karkinagri.asp :

The picturesque village of Karkinagri stands solitary by the promontory of "Pappas" in the southwestern tip of Ikaria. It has about 300 permanent inhabitants, but in summertime the population increases substantially. In a landscape of wild grandeur this pretty fishing village, "the village of silence," is surrounded by giant rocks and in the background rises the majestic Atheras mountain range. The imposing topography is made even more dramatic by the coastline dropping off steeply in sheer cliffs, which do not however discourage the holiday makers and locals from enjoying the crystal clear sea around Karkinagri via the local beaches. Karkinagri's village houses are well taken care of with their white-washed flowery yards and gardens. The beautiful village square with the typical "kafenia"(coffee-shops), the big church, and the primary school ornament this fishing village. A little farther on the inlet of the village, Livada, has a small marina full of boats and fishing caiques. There are also tavernas, cafes and pensions/rooms for rent. It is worth visiting the lovely traditional village feast on the 26th of July, the day of Agia Paraskevi.

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