| Koryfi Κορυφή |
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Koryfi
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| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | West Greece |
| Regional unit: | Elis |
| Municipality: | Pyrgos |
| Municipal unit: | Iardanos |
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| - Population: | 301 |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
Koryfi (Greek: Κορυφή meaning pointy) is a Greek settlement located about 4 km southeast of Amaliada, Greece. Koryfi is connected with the road linking with Amaliada. The GR-9 (Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia is about 10 and 16 km to the west. Koryfi is also a community of the municipal unit of Iardanos. Its population in 2001 was 276 for the village and 301 for the community.
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| Year | Population village | Population municipal district |
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| 1981 | 180 | - |
| 1991 | 178 | - |
| 2001 | 276 | 301 |
Koryfi is situated in a mountains area, its ranges stretches from Katakolo to Foloi. The farmlands are within the valley areas, they are predominantly made up of groves, the remainder are forested with pines, firs, spruces and cypresses.
Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and did not surpass modern-style homes until the 1980s. It was linked with pavement in the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
After World War II and the Greek Civil War, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially the nearby Patras. The population remained steady since the mid to late 20th century.
Its main production are olives and cattle, along with some fruits and vegetables. The majority of the population are based in other businesses as well as agriculture.
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