Asini
| Asini Ασίνη | |
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  Asini | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 37°32′N 22°53′E / 37.533°N 22.883°ECoordinates: 37°32′N 22°53′E / 37.533°N 22.883°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Nafplio |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 6,117 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Area code(s) | 27520 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Asini (Greek: Ασίνη) is a village and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, named after the ancient city of Asine. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nafplio, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 6,117 (2001). The seat of the municipality was in Drepano.
Notable people
- Theodorus of Asine (4th century BC), philosopher
See also
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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