Isthmia
Ισθμία | |
|---|---|
 The submersible bridge of Corinth Canal in Isthmia | |
  Isthmia | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′N 23°00′E / 37.917°N 23.000°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Corinthia |
| Municipality | Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi |
| Municipal unit | Loutraki-Perachora |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Community | 2,709 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Isthmia (Greek: Ισθμία) is a Greek village and community 7.5 km (4.7 mi) southeast of Corinth.[2] It is located in the south entry of Corinth Canal. The community spreads in the place where the Isthmian Games were held in antiquity. So, near the village important ruins of the archaeological site are kept including the Temple of Poseidon, the ancient stadium and the ancient theatre.[2] Administratively, Isthmia belongs to Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi municipality and Loutraki-Perachora municipal unit.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Ίσθμια: Ανακαλύψτε έναν πραγματικό θησαυρό". protothema.gr. Retrieved 5 December 2015.