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Efyra is a small village of 481 inhabitants (2001) located in the western border of Pineia municipality. It lies at an altitude of 121 metres, and covers an area of 12 km ², of which 55% is arable and 20% is forest.
Geography and Information Location:
Postal code: 270 69 Elevation:
Area: 12 km² Dialing code: +11+30-26220 (030-26220)
Efyra lies just south of the Pineakos Ladon river, known in ancient times as the Selientas. The village shares its name with an ancient city located a couple of kilometers to the east, where King Augias had his capital (as mentioned in Homer's Iliad ), on the road from Ilis to Olympia. Some ruins can be viewed between the river and a nearby hill.
Historical population
Other Today's Efyra has a primary and secondary school, a culture centre, a church (dedicated to St. George) and a beautiful square (plateia).
Links Mapquest - Efyra, street map not yet available Coordinates: 38° 38′ 40″ N 21° 51′ 10″ E
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