Elaiochori, Arcadia

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 309 (2021 census) and is part of the municipal unit of Korythio. Its name comes from its considerable production of olives and olive oil.

Elaiochori
Ελαιοχώρι
Community
Panoramic view, April 2017
Elaiochori
Coordinates: 37°27′15″N 22°34′04″E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalityTripoli
Municipal unitKorythio
Population
 (2021)
  Community309
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
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