Mastichochoria is an agricultural area in the Greek island of Chios. It is the most prominent producer of the mastic, a resin obtained from the domesticated mastic tree; in fact, the tree is endemic to this area and, thus, the resin grown there has a PDO status.

Piryi

Village

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Pyrgi is a village on the Greek island of Chios, known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. This mostly consists of black and white decorative motifs in different shapes. Piryi is situated 2½ km south of Profítis Ilías.

Elata

Village

Elata is a Greek village on the island of Chios. The village is situated on hilly terrain and has a population of several hundred. Elata is situated 4½ km northwest of Profítis Ilías.

Profítis Ilías

Type: Church
Also known as: “Profitis Ilias”
Category: religion
Location: Chios, Chios, North Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

38.25008° or 38° 15′ 0″ north

Longitude

26.00853° or 26° 0′ 31″ east

Elevation

205 metres (673 feet)

Open location code

8GC87225+2C

GeoNames ID

444554

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In Other Languages

“Profítis Ilías” goes by many names.

Greek: “Profítis Ilías”
Greek: “Προφήτης Ηλίας”

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