Elaiochori, Arcadia

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.

Spring 2008
Elaiochori

Ελαιοχώρι
Panoramic view, April 2017
Elaiochori
Coordinates: 37°27′15″N 22°34′04″E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalityTripoli
Municipal unitKorythio
Community
  Population394 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

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