Chora
Χώρα | |
|---|---|
 Main road in Chora | |
  Chora | |
| Coordinates: 37°5′N 21°45′E / 37.083°N 21.750°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Messenia |
| Municipality | Pylos-Nestor |
| Municipal unit | Nestoras |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Community | 2,609 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 24600 |
| Website | Municipality of Pylos-Nestoras |
Chora is a small town in the western part of Messenia, in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. With a population of 2,609 inhabitants as of 2021, it is the largest settlement in the municipality of Pylos-Nestoras and the sixth largest settlement in Messenia.[1] Chora is renowned for its long history. It houses an archeological museum and it is located 3 kilometers away from the Palace of Nestor.
- ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.