Keri, Greece Explained

Keri
Name Local:Κερί
Type:community
Caption Skyline:"The biggest Greek flag" above the Fanari cliffs
Coordinates:37.6667°N 69°W
Periph:Ionian Islands
Periphunit:Zakynthos
Municipality:Zakynthos
Municunit:Laganas
Population As Of:2021
Pop Community:728

Keri (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Κερί) is a village and a community in the southern part of the island of Zakynthos. It is situated on a hillside, close to the Ionian Sea coast. The community includes the villages Apelati, Limni Keriou and Marathias. The community includes the island's southernmost point, Cape Marathia. Keri is 6 km south of Lithakia and 15 km southwest of Zakynthos (city). The village suffered great damage from the 1953 Ionian earthquake.

Keri is also famous for nearby Keri cliffs, rising over 300 m from the Ionian Sea. This location is famous for its sunset.[1] A 7-metre tall lighthouse, built in 1925, sits atop the cliffs.[2]

Population

Year Population village Population community
1981 663 -
1991 572 -
2001 487 680
2011 469 788
2021 392 728

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Nick Edwards. John Gill. The Ionian Islands. registration. 2003. Rough Guides. 978-1-84353-067-1. 246–.
  2. 14 March 2024.