Nemea (town)

Nemea Νεμέα
Map of Nemea municipality
Nemea
Location within the region
Coordinates: 37°49′N 22°40′E / 37.817°N 22.667°ECoordinates: 37°49′N 22°40′E / 37.817°N 22.667°E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Corinthia
Government
• Mayor	Evagelos Andrianakos (Independent; since January 1, 2011)
Area
• Municipality	204.7 km^2 (79.0 sq mi)
Highest elevation	346 m (1,135 ft)
Lowest elevation	286 m (938 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
• Municipality	6,483
• Municipality density	32/km^2 (82/sq mi)
Community[1]
• Population	3,853 (2011)
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code	20500
Area code(s)	27460
Website	www.nemea.gr

Nemea (Greek: Νεμέα) is a town in Corinthia, Greece, and the seat of municipality with the same name (Δήμος Νεμέας). It is located a few kilometres west of ancient Nemea, with a population of under four thousand people. The municipality has an area of 204.708 km².^[2]

Economy

Its primary industry is agriculture and it is the hub for several small villages circling it, including Koutsi, Petri, and Leriza. Nemea is famous for its many wines grown on the plains that surround it. It is also home to DK Distributors, one of the largest distribution companies in Eastern Europe.

Wine Region

Located next to the new town of Nemea, appx. 30 kilometers from Corinth, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. In Nemea, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape is used and produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.^[3]

References

1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
2. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
3. All About Greek Wine : Winemaking Regions

External links

• Town of Nemea official website (Greek)