Neochori, Corfu
For other uses, see Neochori.
| Neochori Νεοχώρι | |
|---|---|
  Neochori | |
| Coordinates: 39°23′N 20°05′E / 39.383°N 20.083°ECoordinates: 39°23′N 20°05′E / 39.383°N 20.083°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit | Corfu |
| Municipality | Corfu |
| Municipal unit | Lefkimmi |
| Community | |
| • Population | 1636 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΥ |
Neochori (Greek: Νεοχώρι meaning "new village") is a village and a community in the southeastern part of the island of Corfu, Greece. It is located in the municipal unit of Lefkimmi. In 2001 its population was 224 for the village and 1,636 for the community. Neochori is located east-southeast of the city of Corfu. It is situated between low hills.
Settlements
The community Neochori consists of the following villages:
- Neochori, pop. 224
- Dragotina, pop. 266
- Kritika, pop. 427, founded in the 16th century by refugees from Crete who escaped Ottoman invasion
- Palaiochori, pop. 605
- Spartera, pop. 114
Population
| Year | Settlement population | Community population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | 1,641 |
| 1991 | 271 | - |
| 2001 | 232 | 1,663 |
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