Kechries

Kechries
Κεχριές
Settlement
Kenchreai. Isis Temple, converted into basilica after the earthquake 365
Kenchreai. Isis Temple, converted into basilica after the earthquake 365
Kechries is located in Greece
Kechries
Kechries
Coordinates: 37°53′6″N 22°59′15″E / 37.88500°N 22.98750°E / 37.88500; 22.98750
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitCorinthia
MunicipalityCorinth
Municipal unitCorinth
CommunityXylokeriza
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total319
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Kechries (Greek: Κεχριές, rarely Κεχρεές) is a village in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia in Greece, part of the community of Xylokeriza. Population 319 (2021).[1] It takes its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae (Ancient Greek: Κεγχρεαί), which was situated at the same location.

  1. ^ 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.