Goura, Corinthia

Goura (Greek: Γκούρα) is a settlement in Corinthia, Greece. It is located at an altitude of 950 metres on the western slopes of Mount Zireia in the valley of the river Olvios, 91 kilometres south-west of Corinth. The village is named after the hero of the Greek War of Independence, Nikolaos Oikonomou-Gouras. His house, along with those of fellow-fighters Sarlis and Mourtis, still stands.

Goura

Γκούρα
Goura's main square
Goura
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates:
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitCorinthia
MunicipalitySikyona
Elevation
956 m (3,136 ft)
Community
  Population231 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)200 14
Vehicle registrationΚΡ
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