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's main square
Goura is located in Greece
Goura
Goura
Coordinates: 37°55′59″N 22°20′28″E / 37.933°N 22.341°E / 37.933; 22.341
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitCorinthia
MunicipalitySikyona
Municipal unitFeneos
Elevation
956 m (3,136 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community233
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)200 14
Vehicle registrationΚΡ

References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.