Areti, Elis

Coordinates: 37°58′N 21°18′E / 37.967°N 21.300°E / 37.967; 21.300
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Areti
Αρετή
Areti is located in Greece
Areti
Areti
Coordinates: 37°58′N 21°18′E / 37.967°N 21.300°E / 37.967; 21.300
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Greece
Regional unitElis
MunicipalityAndravida-Kyllini
Municipal unitLechaina
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community202
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Areti (Greek: Αρετή) is a community in the municipal unit of Lechaina, Elis, Greece. It is situated in a flat, rural area, south of the Kotychi lagoon. It is 1 km west of Kourtesi and 5 km northeast of Lechaina. The Greek National Road 9/E55 (Patras - Pyrgos) and the railway Patras - Pyrgos pass south of the village. The site of ancient Myrsinus (known as Myrtuntium in later times) is located near Areti.

Population[edit]

Year Population
1981 527
1991 447
2001 499
2011 220
2021 202

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "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.