Asklipieio

Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο
Location
Asklipieio
Coordinates
Government
Country: Greece
Region: Peloponnese
Regional unit: Argolis
Municipality: Epidaurus
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Municipal unit
 - Population: 4,804
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Auto: 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.[1] 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. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)