Special categories (ΕΚ) in the Cadastre: roads, streams, common areas
Not all parcels have a “normal” 12-digit numeric KAEK. Common and special areas —
roads, squares, streams, the foreshore, railway lines, large public works — are
registered as special categories, with the letters ΕΚ in
positions 6–7 of the code.
ΕΚStream ΕΚShoreline ΕΚCommon space ΕΚSpecial areas carry a KAEK with the letters “ΕΚ” instead of plain digits.
02037ΕΚ00058 — the first 5 digits normally denote the prefecture
and OTA (02037), the ΕΚ the nature of the area, and the rest
its serial number.
Why it concerns you
Special areas define the boundaries with private parcels: where the road or stream “stops” also determines the boundary of your own property. In implementation acts, regularisations and building permits, adjacency to an ΕΚ area is often critical information.
On kaek.app
On the map, turn on the “Special Categories” button: the ΕΚ areas in the visible region appear with a magenta outline. Clicking anywhere on them shows the area's details, like any other parcel.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ΕΚ' mean in a KAEK?
It denotes a special area — a road, stream, shoreline or common space — coded with the letters 'ΕΚ' instead of plain digits.
Can I buy land with an 'ΕΚ' KAEK?
These are usually common or public areas that are not transferred as ordinary properties. Always check the legal status.
Do special areas show on the map?
Yes, they appear on the kaek.app map like ordinary parcels.