Koroivos
Encyclopedia
Koroivos is a village in the municipal unit of Gastouni
, Elis Prefecture
, Greece
. It is located about 4 km E of the centre of Gastouni. It is 3 km E of the new highway 9
. Distance from Patras
is 71 km SW and 31 km NW of Pyrgos. Nearby villages and towns are Gastouni to the west, Lefkochori and Agia Mavra to the north, Roupaki
to the east, and Ampelokampos
and Savalia
to the south though not connected directly by a paved road.
The village has a church, a school, and a square (plateia
). The area to the north is also forested, while the rest of the land within the village are farmland, especially to the south.
Gastouni
Gastouni is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pineios, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Distance is south of Lechaina, from Kyllini Baths, from Pyrgos, NW of Amaliada and SW of...
, Elis Prefecture
Elis Prefecture
Elis or Ilia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is situated in the western part of the Peloponnese peninsula. Its capital is Pyrgos.-Geography:...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It is located about 4 km E of the centre of Gastouni. It is 3 km E of the new highway 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...
. Distance from Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
is 71 km SW and 31 km NW of Pyrgos. Nearby villages and towns are Gastouni to the west, Lefkochori and Agia Mavra to the north, Roupaki
Roupaki
Roupaki is a community that is a part of the municipal unit of Gastouni, Elis, Greece. Distance from Amaliada is 6 km N and 6 km E from the highway...
to the east, and Ampelokampos
Ampelokampos
Ampelokampos is a village in the municipal unit of Amaliada in the northern part of Elis. Distance from other places: 6 km N of Amaliada, 6 km S of Palouki, 2 km E of Savalia, 77 km SE of Patras, and NNW of Pyrgos...
and Savalia
Savalia
Savalia is a village in the municipal unit of Amaliada, Elis, southern Greece. It is located 74 km SE of Patras, 21 km N of Pyrgos, and 5 km NW of Amaliada. Savalia was passed by GR-9, but has a branch to Amaliada, now bypassed to its west. Its population is around 1,100 and the area code is 26220...
to the south though not connected directly by a paved road.
- Postal code: 273 00
- Elevation: about 4 to 5 m
- Dialing code: 026230
Year | Population |
---|---|
1981 | 369 |
1991 | 377 |
2001 | 363 |
The village has a church, a school, and a square (plateia
Plateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
). The area to the north is also forested, while the rest of the land within the village are farmland, especially to the south.
See also
- Communities of Ilia, CoroebusCoroebusIn Greek mythology, Coroebus was the son of King Mygdon of Phrygia. He came to the aid of Troy during the Trojan War out of love for Princess Cassandra. During the Sack of Troy, Coroebus convinced some of his fellow soldiers, including Aeneas, to dress in enemy armor to disguise themselves...
, Coroebus of ElisCoroebus of ElisCoroebus of Elis was a humble Elean baker and athlete who won the stadion race in the first recorded Ancient Olympic Games in 776 BC.-Olympics:...
, an ancient OlympiaOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
d and a chef.