Exochiko (, before 1957: Κατσίμπαλης – KatsimpalisName changes of settlements in Greece) is a village in the municipal unit of Filiatra in western Messenia, Greece. Exochiko is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, at 60 m elevation. It is 4 km north of Filiatra, 10 km southwest of Kyparissia and 50 km northwest of Kalamata. The Greek National Road 9 (Pyrgos – Kyparissia – Pylos – Methoni) passes west of the village.
Population Year Population 1950 240 1981 141 1991 196 2001 243 2011 179 2021 167
History The origin of the former name Katsimpalis may have been a Turkish local leader Katsibali (Kacibal, Kacibali?), or a companion of revolutionary leader Theodoros Kolokotronis that was named Katsibali. Exochiko was founded by Arcadians in the mid 19th century, most of these arrived from Alonistaina. Its residents are employed in agriculture including olive oil production, groves and greenhouses.
See also List of settlements in Messenia
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