Elaiochori, Arcadia
| Elaiochori Ελαιοχώρι | |
|---|---|
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Spring 2008 | |
  Elaiochori | |
| Coordinates: 37°27′15″N 22°34′04″E / 37.4541°N 22.5678°ECoordinates: 37°27′15″N 22°34′04″E / 37.4541°N 22.5678°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Arcadia |
| Municipality | Tripoli |
| Municipal unit | Korythio |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 394 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Elaiochori (Greek: Ελαιοχώρι [eleoˈxori]) is a mountain village in Arcadia, Greece. It lies near the border of Argolis. It was historically called Masklina (Greek: Μάσκλινα [ˈmasklina]), a Slavic name meaning "olives". The Korinth-Kalamata railway runs through the village. Elaiochori has a population of 394 (2011 census) and is part of the municipal unit of Korythio. Its name comes from its considerable production of olives and olive oil.
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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