Mykines, Greece

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Mykines

Μυκήνες
Mykines is located in Greece
Mykines
Mykines
Location within the regional unit
DE Mykineon.svg
Coordinates: 37°43′N 22°45′E / 37.717°N 22.750°E / 37.717; 22.750Coordinates: 37°43′N 22°45′E / 37.717°N 22.750°E / 37.717; 22.750
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArgolis
MunicipalityArgos-Mykines
 • Municipal unit159.0 km2 (61.4 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
3,388
 • Municipal unit density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Community
 • Population354 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
212 00
Area code(s)27510
Vehicle registrationAP

Mycines (Greek: Μυκήνες), known before 1916 as Charvati (Χαρβάτι),[2] 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.[3] The municipal unit has an area of 159.033 km2.[4] It is located 1 km west of the ancient site of Mycenae and 2 km east of the highway linking Argos and Corinth. It is 9 km north of Argos.

Name[edit]

The village is near the archaeological site of Mycenae.

Historical population[edit]

Year Community Municipal unit
1981 440 -
1991 436 4,412
2001 422 4,349
2011 354 3,388

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ^ Name changes of settlements in Greece
  3. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
  4. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.