Rizes
| Rizes Ρίζες | |
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  Rizes | |
| Coordinates: 37°27′N 22°25′E / 37.450°N 22.417°ECoordinates: 37°27′N 22°25′E / 37.450°N 22.417°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Arcadia |
| Municipality | Tripoli |
| Municipal unit | Tegea |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 664 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 220 12 |
| Area code(s) | 2710 |
| Vehicle registration | TP |
Rizes (Greek: Ρίζες or Ρίζαι) is the easternmost and most populous (population 664 in 2001) village in the municipal unit of Tegea in Arcadia, Greece. Its primary economic activity is agriculture. Rizes' crops include cherries, potatoes, and grape cultivation and wine production. The village lies at the roots of the mountain named Saint Elias (Προφήτης Ηλίας) which includes four noteworthy churches. At the summit is the small church of the Prophet Elias followed by in order of descending elevation the churches of Saint Nicholas, Saint Marina and Saint Spyridon. The feast of Saint Marina is celebrated every year on 17 July with a popular festival in Rizes.
References
External links
Municipality of Tegea information page on population.
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