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Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο
Settlement
Map
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArgolis
MunicipalityEpidaurus
Area
 • Municipal unit179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
4,228
 • Municipal unit density24/km2 (61/sq mi)
 • Community
2,849
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationAP

Asklipieio (Template:Lang-el) 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. ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.