Kechries
Kechries
Κεχριές | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Kenchreai. Isis Temple, converted into basilica after the earthquake 365 | |
| Coordinates: 37°53′6″N 22°59′15″E / 37.88500°N 22.98750°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Corinthia |
| Municipality | Corinth |
| Municipal unit | Corinth |
| Community | Xylokeriza |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 319 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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.