Sikyona

Sikyona
Σικυώνα

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Sikyona

Coordinates: 38°0′N 22°44′E / 38.000°N 22.733°E / 38.000; 22.733Coordinates: 38°0′N 22°44′E / 38.000°N 22.733°E / 38.000; 22.733
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Corinthia
Area
  Municipality 612.6 km2 (236.5 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Municipality 22,794
  Municipality density 37/km2 (96/sq mi)
  Municipal unit 19,025
Community
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 202 00
Area code(s) 27420
Vehicle registration ΚΡ

Sikyona (Greek: Σικυώνα) is a municipality in Corinthia, Greece. The seat of the municipality is in Kiato.[2] Sikyona takes its name from the ancient city Sicyon, which was located in the same territory.

Municipality

The municipality Sikyona was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]

Historical population

Year Municipal unit Municipality
1991 18,316 -
2001 19,455 -
2011 19,025 22,794

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. 1 2 Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)

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