Asklipieio

Asklipieio Ασκληπιείο
Asklipieio
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°ECoordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Argolis
Municipality	Epidaurus
Population (2001)[1]
• Municipal unit	4,804
Community
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration	AP

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] Population 4,804 (2001). The seat of the municipality was in Lygourio.

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

References

1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)