Neapoli, Crete
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| Neapoli Νεάπολη |
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  Neapoli, Crete
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| Coordinates | 35°17′N 25°36′E / 35.283°N 25.6°ECoordinates: 35°17′N 25°36′E / 35.283°N 25.6°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Periphery: | Crete |
| Prefecture: | Lasithi |
| Population statistics (as of 2001[1]) | |
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| - Population: | 5,059 |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | AN |
Neapoli is a small town in the Lasithi prefecture, Crete, Greece, located 12 km from Agios Nikolaos. The surrounding area is mountainous and home to a collection of native olive trees. Neapoli is a traditional Cretan town with narrow streets and cobbled roads. The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary (Megali Panagia) is located on the central square.
[edit] References
- ^ "Δείτε τη Διοικητική Διαίρεση" (in Greek). Hellenic Interior Ministry. www.ypes.gr. http://www.ypes.gr/UserFiles/f0ff9297-f516-40ff-a70e-eca84e2ec9b9/D_diairesi.xls. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
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