Asini
| Asini Ασίνη | |
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  Asini | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 37°32′N 22°53′E / 37.533°N 22.883°ECoordinates: 37°32′N 22°53′E / 37.533°N 22.883°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Nafplio |
| • Municipal unit | 136.9 km2 (52.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 5,340 |
| • Municipal unit density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 1,295 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Area code(s) | 27520 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Asini (Greek: Ασίνη) is a village and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, named after the ancient city of Asine. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nafplio, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 136.873 km2.[3] Population 5,340 (2011). The seat of the municipality was in Drepano.
Notable people
- Theodorus of Asine (4th century BC), philosopher
See also
References
- 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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