Asklipieio

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Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο
Asklipieio is located in Greece
Asklipieio
Asklipieio
Location within the regional unit
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Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E / 37.600; 23.033Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E / 37.600; 23.033
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArgolis
MunicipalityEpidaurus
 • Municipal unit179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
4,228
 • Municipal unit density24/km2 (61/sq mi)
Community
 • Population2,849 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
210 52
Vehicle registrationAP

Asklipieio (Greek: Ασκληπιείο) is a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Epidaurus, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 179.838 km2.[3] Population 4,228 (2011). The seat of the municipality was in Lygourio.

The sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is situated on the territory of the municipal unit, hence its name.

References

  1. ^ a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.