Mykines, Greece

Mykines, Greece
Mykines
Μυκήνες
Location
Mykines is located in Greece
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Mykines
Coordinates 37°43′N 22°45′E / 37.717°N 22.75°E / 37.717; 22.75Coordinates: 37°43′N 22°45′E / 37.717°N 22.75°E / 37.717; 22.75
Government
Country: Greece
Region: Peloponnese
Regional unit: Argolis
Municipality: Argos-Mykines
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Municipal unit
 - Population: 4,349
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center): 75 m (246 ft)
Postal: 212 00
Telephone: 27510
Auto: AP

Mykines (Greek: Μυκήνες) is a village and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Argos-Mykines, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] It is located 1 km west of the ancient site of Mycenae and 2 km east of the highway linking Argos and Corinth. In medieval times it was known as Charvati.

The village has a school, a church and a square (plateia)

Historical population

Year Municipal district Municipality
1981 440 -
1991 436 4,412
2001 422 4,349

References

  1. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)

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