Limnochori (Achaia), Greece
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Limnochori is a village located in the municipal unit of Movri
in Achaea
, Greece
. The village lies on a narrow road linking Kalamaki and Sageika
. Distance from Kalamaki is 2 km NE, about 4 km WNW of Gomosto and GR-9
with no left turn lane. Its nearest communities and 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.
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.
Movri (municipality)
Movri is a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Achaea, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 5,106 . It is named after the mountain range Movri...
in Achaea
Achaea
Achaea is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is situated in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The capital is Patras. The population exceeds 300,000 since 2001.-Geography:...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. The village lies on a narrow road linking Kalamaki and Sageika
Sageika
Sageika, rarely Sagaiika is a village in western Achaea in the northcentral part of the municipality of Movri. Its population is about 200. The nearby communities and villages are Bonteika to the west, Rachi and Apostoli to the east, and Krinos to the south. It lies presently partially north of...
. Distance from Kalamaki is 2 km NE, about 4 km WNW of Gomosto and GR-9
Greek National Road 9
Greek National Road 9 is the second-longest national highway of Greece. It runs through the western Peloponnese, from Patras to Pylos. Its length is around .This highway travels near:*Bypasses:*Patras and Area, since 2002*Vrachneika*Alissos*Kato Achaia...
with no left turn lane. Its nearest communities and villages are Lakkopetra
Lakkopetra
Lakkopetra is a village of northwestern Achaea, located 10 km NW of Kato Achaia, 4 km ENE of Araxos, approx. 35 km NW of Patras and 72 km N from Pyrgos. Mavri Myti, its nearby beach is about 3 km N. Its neighboring communities are Araxos to the west, Limnochori to the...
to the north, Kalamaki to the northeast, Gomosto to the south and Apostoli
Apostoli
*The Santi Apostoli is a 6th century basilica in Rome, dedicated originally to St. James and St. Philip and later to all Apostles.*Fred Apostoli, "The Boxing Bell Hop" was a rugged, accomplished body punching middleweight, who was recognized as the world champion when he defeated Marcel Thil on...
to the southwest but no road. Kato Limnochori is part of this village and had a population of 224 in 1991.
Population
| Year | Village population | Municipal district population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | 1,285 |
| 1991 | 337 | - |
| 2001 | 373 | 1,213 |
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.