Asklipieio

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 4,228 (2011). The seat of the municipality was in Lygourio.

Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο
Asklipieio is located in Greece
Asklipieio
Asklipieio
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArgolis
MunicipalityEpidaurus
  Municipal unit179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit
4,228
  Municipal unit density24/km2 (61/sq mi)
Community
  Population2,849 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
210 52
Vehicle registrationAP

The sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is situated on the territory of the municipal unit, hence its name.

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