Areti, Elis Explained

Areti
Name Local:Αρετή
Type:community
Periph:West Greece
Periphunit:Elis
Municipality:Andravida-Kyllini
Pop Community:202
Population As Of:2021
Elevation:5
Coordinates:37.9667°N 39°W

Areti (Greek, Modern (1453-);: 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

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

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