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Asklipieio

Asklipieio
Ασκληπιείο
Asklipieio is located in Greece
Asklipieio
Asklipieio
Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E / 37.600; 23.033Coordinates: 37°36′N 23°02′E / 37.600°N 23.033°E / 37.600; 23.033
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Argolis
Municipality Epidaurus
 • Municipal unit 179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Municipal unit 4,228
 • Municipal unit density 24/km2 (61/sq mi)
Community
 • Population 2,849 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
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 4,228 (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.



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