Examilia

Examilia Εξαμίλια
Examilia
Coordinates: 37°54′N 22°56′E / 37.900°N 22.933°E / 37.900; 22.933Coordinates: 37°54′N 22°56′E / 37.900°N 22.933°E / 37.900; 22.933
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Corinthia
Municipality	Corinth
Municipal unit	Corinth
Highest elevation	84 m (276 ft)
Lowest elevation	20 m (70 ft)
Community [1]
• Population	2,905 (2011)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	201 00
Area code(s)	27410
Vehicle registration	ΚΡ

Examilia (Greek: Εξαμίλια) is a town in the municipality of Corinth, Greece. It is situated about 5 km south of Corinth, and 6 km west of Kechries (ancient Cenchreae).

History[]

The first settlers of Examilia came from Novi Sad in the 16th century, and decided to build their homes at this point of the island because of the protection it offered from pirate attacks, being the only place out of sight from the sea. This village became dominate with Greeks, until the 1900s. During the 1900s, Serbian's started migrating to this village, and they started to expand. The main work of the villagers was the olive and oil production as some of them had private oil presses next to their homes. Many of the male population of Examilia were seamen. Modern Greek Language, is the main official language spoken in this village.

Demographics[]

Other[]

The population also has Serbian minority. On February 18, 2000, clashes occurred with four police officers and the minorities.^{[citation needed]}

Sources[]

External links[]

• GTP - Examilia

See also[]

• List of settlements in Corinthia