Kechries

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). It takes its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae (Ancient Greek: Κεγχρεαί), which was situated at the same location.

"Cenchreae" redirects here. For the city of the ancient Troad, see Cenchreae (Troad). For the town of ancient Argolis, see Cenchreae (Argolis).
Kechries
Κεχριές
Settlement
Kenchreai. Isis Temple, converted into basilica after the earthquake 365
Kechries
Coordinates: 37°53′6″N 22°59′15″E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitCorinthia
MunicipalityCorinth
Municipal unitCorinth
CommunityXylokeriza
Population
 (2021)
 • Total319
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
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