Leonidio

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Leonidio (Λεωνίδιο) is a municipality in Arcadia, Greece. Population 6,294 (2001).

[edit] General Information

The municipality of Leonidio is a municipality in Arcadia, Greece. It has 6,294 inhabitants, according to the 2001 census, and its capital is the town of Leonidio. The municipality is situated on the eastern coast of Peloponnese and, although coastal-Myrtoon Sea-, it is mainly mountainous-Parnon mountain-. However, Leonidio town is found on the plain of Leonidio which is fertile and very important for the local economy, as a great part of the population is employed in agriculture. Apart from citrus fruits, tomatoes and olives, the most famous and widely-produced product is the Tsakonian eggplant, which is characteristic for its sweet taste and is aknowledged and protected by the European Union. Tourism that is unfortunately not developped enough is a vital part of the area, where you can find seducing beaches with clean waters and breathtaking mountainous landscapes. Furthermore, the area is part of Tsakonia and still the Tsakonian language is spoken in some villages. The municipal departments are the following: Leonidio, Ag. Vasilis, Kounoupia, Mari,Paliohori, Peleta, Pigadi, Platanaki, Poulithra, Pragmatefti, Tsitalia, Vlisidia.

[edit] Geology of the area

Thanks to its position on the mountain of Parnon, the Leonidio municipality is home to some stunning geological formations such as the Peleta Sinkhole and the Propantes pothole (vertical cave).

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Municipality of Leonidio [1]

Municipalities and communities of the Arcadia Prefecture
Apollonas • Dimitsana • Falanthos • Falaisia • Gortyna • Iraia • Kleitor • Kontovazaina • Korythio • Lagkadia • Leonidio • Levidi • Mantineia • Megalopoli • North Kynouria • Skyritida • Tegea • Trikolonoi • Tripoli • Tropaia • Valtetsi • Vytina
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