Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο | |
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Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Argolis |
Municipality | Epidaurus |
Area | |
• Municipal unit | 179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 3,612 |
• Municipal unit density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
• Community | 2,500 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 210 52 |
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 3,612 (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.