- Megalochori, Methana
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Megalochori (Greek: Μεγαλοχώρι, Ancient/Katharevousa: -on) is a village located in the northwestern part of the Methana peninsula. It is located in a valley northwest of the volcanic summit. It is located W of Methana, E of Ligouri, NE of Kranidi, ENE of Ermioni, NW of Troizina and W of Poros.
Geography
- Postal code: 180 30
- Elevation:
- lowest: around 100 m
- centre: 113 m
- highest: about 300 m
- Dialing code: +11+30-22980
Historical population
Year Village population Municipal district population 1981 - 437 1991 226 - 2001 167 413 Underneath the village is the ancient Acropolis of Methana which was described by Pausanias. The village in the mid to late 20th century was called Katoundi Imati which derived from Albanian which also meant big or large village or big or large town.
Coordinates: 37°35′31″N 23°21′26″E / 37.59194°N 23.35722°E
Municipal unit of Methana Municipal unit of Troizina Categories:- Populated places in Islands (peripheral unit)
- Troizina area
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