Nemea (town)
Nemea
Νεμέα | |
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Settlement | |
 Map of Nemea municipality | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Corinthia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Evagelos Andrianakos (Independent; since January 1, 2011) |
| Highest elevation | 346 m (1,135 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Community | 3,853 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 20500 |
| Area code(s) | 27460 |
| Website | www.nemea.gr |
Nemea (Greek: Νεμέα) is a town in Corinthia, Greece, and the seat of municipality with the same name (Δήμος Νεμέας). It is located a few kilometres west of ancient Nemea, with a population of under four thousand people.
Economy
Its primary industry is agriculture and it is the hub for several small villages circling it, including Koutsi, Petri, and Leriza. Nemea is famous for its many wines grown on the plains that surround it. It is also home to DK Distributors, one of the largest distribution companies in Eastern Europe.
Wine Region
Located next to the new town of Nemea, appx. 30 kilometers from Corinth, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. In Nemea, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape is used and produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.[2]
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ All About Greek Wine : Winemaking Regions
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| Regional unit of Argolis | ||
| Regional unit of Corinthia | ||
| Regional unit of Laconia | ||
| Regional unit of Messenia | ||
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