Limnochori, Achaea
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Limochori (Greek, Modern: Λιμνοχώρι, Ancient/Katharevoussa: -on, meaning, lake town), is a village located in the municipality of Movri in the prefecture of Achaea. It is part of the community of Sageika. The village lies on a narrow road linking Kalamaki and Gomosto. Distance from Kalamaki is 2 km NE, about 4 km WNW of Gomosto and GR-9 with no left turn lane. Its nearest communitiesad villages are Lakkopetra to the north, Kalamaki to the northeast, Gomosto to the south and Apostoli to the southwest but no road. Kato Limnochori is part of this village and had a population of 224 in 1991
- Location:
- Latitude: 378.13333 (37°8') N
- Longitude: 21.4667 (22°28') E
- Postal code: 250 05
- Elevation: about 5 to 6 m
- Dialing code: +11+30-26930 (030-26930)
| Year | Communal population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,285 | - |
| 1991 | 561/ 337 (main) 224 (Kato Limnochori) |
-724/-56.34% |
The village has a school, and a church, located next to the square (plateia). Forests are found to its west and east while the central, south and the northern part of the village are farms. Residential houses align with the narrow Kalamaki to Gomosto road. It has four sharp turns southward. It has been paved since the late 20th century. In 2002, the southern part of the road was paved. Hills are found north and northeast of Limnochori.
