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Steiri Στείρι |
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Steiri
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| Coordinates: 38°24′N 22°42′E / 38.400°N 22.700°ECoordinates: 38°24′N 22°42′E / 38.400°N 22.700°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Boeotia |
| Municipality | Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra |
| Municipal unit | Distomo |
| Highest elevation | 1,000 m (3,000 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) |
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| • Population | 689 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 321 00 |
| Area code(s) | 26940 |
| Vehicle registration | BI |
Steiri (Greek: Στείρι) is a village in Boeotia, Greece. It is situated at the western end of Mount Helicon, the mythical mountain of the Muses, at 450 m elevation. In 2011 its population was 686. The 10th century Hosios Loukas monastery, a World Heritage Site, is situated near Steiri. Steiri is 4 km southeast of Distomo and 15 km west of Livadeia. The Greek National Road 29 (Itea - Desfina - Distomo - Hosios Loukas) passes through the village.