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KechriesThere is another Kechries, see Kechries
Kechries (Greek Modern: Κεχριές, rarely Κεχρεές, Ancient/Katharevousa: Kechreai), older form: Cenchreae, Kechriai, Kekhries, Kekhriai, Kekhriais is a community in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia. Distance is about 7 km southwest of Corinth and 7 km SE of the Epidavros interchange with GR-8A/E94, N of Galataki and Kato Almyri, E of Examilia, SE of Xylokeriza, S of Kiras Vrysi and WSW of Isthmia. Nearest places - Loutra Elenis (south)
- Examilia (west)
- Kiras Vrysi (north)
Geography Historical population | Year !! Communal population | | 1991 | 333 | Other The community has a school, a church and a square (plateia). Mountains are founded in the west along with a mining area on a mountain and the south while fertile lands are in the central, northern part and the eastern part. In ancient times, it used to have a port. Paul visited Cenchreae during his Second Mission Journey. There is a bay founded in the east and is named Kechries Bay. It is a bay that is located on the western part and forms the westernmost area in the Saronic. It lines the easternmost point of the small Corinth Fault. A few earthquake faults are founded within Kechries. External links See also:
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