Koroneia, Boeotia
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| Koroneia Κορώνεια |
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| Location | |
| Coordinates | 38°21′N 22°58′E / 38.35°N 22.967°ECoordinates: 38°21′N 22°58′E / 38.35°N 22.967°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | Central Greece |
| Regional unit: | Boeotia |
| Municipality: | Livadeia |
| Population statistics (as of 2001) | |
| Municipal unit | |
| - Population: | 4,625 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | ΒΙ |
Koroneia (Κορώνεια) is a village and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Livadeia, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] Population 4,625 (2001). The main village of the municipal unit is Agios Georgios.
[edit] History
In 394 BCE a battle was fought here, in which a force of Spartans and their allies under King Agesilaus II defeated a force of Thebans and Argives.
[edit] References
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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