Kranidi
Κρανίδι | |
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  Kranidi Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′48″N 23°09′32″E / 37.380°N 23.159°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Ermionida |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 252.9 km2 (97.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 9,631 |
| • Municipal unit density | 38/km2 (99/sq mi) |
| • Community | 4,493 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 213 00 |
| Area code(s) | 27540 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Kranidi (Greek: Κρανίδι, romanized: Kranídi, Katharevousa: Κρανίδιον, romanized: Cranidium is a town and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ermionida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 252.938 km2 (97.660 sq mi).[3] Some say the name is derived from the word Koronida, while others claim it is from the word Kranaos, which means "rocky trough". It is situated in the eastern part of Argolis, on the easternmost "finger" of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Ermioni, 28 km (17 mi) south of Epidaurus and 38 km (24 mi) southeast of Nafplio.
Kranidi is known for being the location of second homes of several prominent celebrities, including Sean Connery and the Dutch head of state King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Máxima.
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Αποφάσεις" [Decisions]. Government Gazette (in Greek). Vol. 2, no. 1292. 2010-08-11. Archived from the original on 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού — Κατοικιών (μόνιμος πληθυσμός)" [Population & housing census (usual resident population)] (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2001-03-18. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2015-09-21.