West Achaea
West Achaea (Greek: Δυτική Αχαΐα – Dytiki Achaia) is a municipal subdivision within greater Achaea – an ancient region of West Greece which forms part of the modern territory of larger Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Kato Achaia.[2] The municipality has an area of 573.30 km2.[3]
West Achaea
Δυτική Αχαΐα | |
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West Achaea Location within the region | |
Coordinates: 38°8′N 21°33′E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | West Greece |
Regional unit | Achaea |
Area | |
• Municipality | 573.3 km2 (221.4 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Municipality | 25,916 |
• Municipality density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Municipality
The municipality West Achaea was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 4 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]
References
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- "ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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