Place:Lechaina, Elis, West Greece, Greece

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NameLechaina
Alt namesLechainásource: Wikipedia
Lechenasource: Wikipedia
Lehenasource: Wikipedia
Lekhainásource: Getty
TypeCity or town
Coordinates37.933°N 21.267°E
Located inElis, West Greece, Greece
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names


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Lechaina is a town and a former municipality in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andravida-Kyllini, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.567 km2. It is situated 39 km north of the city of Pyrgos, and 60 km southwest of Patras. In 2011, its population was 4,855.

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History

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Mid 20th century, an irrigation project increased agricultural production of Lechaina. Forest fires have caused damage in Lechaina, especially in 1993 and 2001. The 2008 Peloponnese earthquake also caused damage in Lechaina.

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Population history

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YearTown populationMunicipality population
1981 3,200 -
1991 3,137 5,625
2001 3,837 6,334
2011 2,641 4,855
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