Elaiochori Ελαιοχώρι |
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![]() Panoramic view, April 2017
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Coordinates: 37°27′15″N 22°34′04″E / 37.4541°N 22.5678°ECoordinates: 37°27′15″N 22°34′04″E / 37.4541°N 22.5678°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Arcadia |
Municipality | Tripoli |
Municipal unit | Korythio |
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• Population | 394 (2011) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
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.