kampos

Kampos is a Greek toponym (Greek: Κάμπος) meaning “plain” or “flat land.” The term reflects a geographic feature rather than a single place, and it has been used since ancient times to describe low-lying, open ground suitable for agriculture or settlement. In contemporary Greek, kampos remains a common descriptor in geographic names and can appear as a standalone place name or as part of a longer toponym.

Geography and usage. Kampos is used across Greece and in Greek-speaking regions to indicate plains, valleys, or flat landscapes within a larger terrain. Because it denotes a physical characteristic, it often appears in the names of villages, districts, or rural areas that sit on or near flat terrain. As a toponym component, kampos is found in multiple locations, and different places with kampos in their name are distinct from one another.

Toponymy and variants. The term is frequently transliterated as Kambos in English-language maps and texts. It may occur alone or as part of compound names, and its exact interpretation can depend on regional geography and historical naming practices.

See also. Toponymy; Greek geography; Greek language and etymology.