Asklipieio
Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο | |
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Location within the regional unit | |
Asklipieio | |
| Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Epidaurus |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 3,612 |
| • Municipal unit density | 20.09/km2 (52.03/sq mi) |
| • Community | 2,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 210 52 |
| 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. The municipal unit has an area of 179.838 km2. Population 3,612 (2011). 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.