Messapia
Μεσσάπια | |
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Coordinates: 38°35′N 23°39′E / 38.583°N 23.650°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Euboea |
Municipality | Dirfys-Messapia |
Area | |
• Municipal unit | 433.26 km2 (167.28 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 12,048 |
• Municipal unit density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vehicle registration | ΧΑ |
Messapia (Greek: Μεσσάπια) is a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the Dirfys-Messapia municipality, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 433.26 km2[3] and a population of 12,048 (2021). Its name derives from the ancient river Messapios, which flows through the middle of the island. The seat of the municipality was in Psachna.