Alpochori (), is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Iardanos, Elis,

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- Pyrgos) passes west of the village.

Population

Community

The community of Alpochori consists of three villages: Alpochóri (''Αλποχώρι'', 197 inhabitants in 2021), Kapandríti (''Καπανδρίτι'', 50 inhabitants) and Chanákia (''Χανάκια'', 436 inhabitants).

Sports

In 1978, the football (soccer) club ''Aetos Alpochori'' was founded. It presently plays in the second division of the local championship. The team plays in its field which is named ''Tsaouseio'' and is named after Dionysios Tsaousis, who donated the field to the community.

References

{{Iardanos Iardanos Populated places in Elis

Population

Community

Sports

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