Asklipieio
This article is about the municipality of Argolis. For the ancient healing temple, see Asclepeion.
| Asklipieio Ασκληπιείο | |
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  Asklipieio | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°ECoordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Epidaurus |
| • Municipal unit | 179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 4,228 |
| • Municipal unit density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 2,849 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
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 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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