It is located at a height of 280 meters and[2] is built on the valley of Xerias in the foothils of Mount Artemisio.

In the Greek census of 2021 it had a permanent population of 98 people and it is the main settlement of the local community of Karya.

The village has an active elementary school[4] and several businesses, mostly related to the local olive oil and dairy/cheese production.

The climate is typical hot-summer Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters and is similar to that of Argos.

At a close proximity we can find the settlements of Stravi Rachi, Galati, Galanaiika, Spanaiika, Merkouri, Frengaina and Mazi (Aria).