Nemea (town)

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.[1]

Nemea Νεμέα
Map of Nemea municipality
Nemea Location within the region
Coordinates: 37°49′N 22°40′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
• Municipality	6,483
• Municipality density	32/km^2 (82/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	20500
Area code(s)	27460
Website	www.nemea.gr

Wine, olives and biodiversity in the vicinity of Nemea

Geography

Nema (altitude ca. 300m) is situated in a relatively plain basin surrounded by mountains, that reach ca. 750m.. The ancient town, Αρχαία Νεμέα, (at ca. 360m) is in a somewhat smaller basin to the east. Both basins empty through their own valley into the Gulf of Corinth. The surface of the two basins varies by only a few meters. The soil contains weathered elements of Limestone. The composition of the soil, the basin's geology, the altitude[2] and the climate are ideal for viticulture.

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, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Corinth, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. Also Nemea is the biggest vineyard of all Balkan territory. In the Nemea region, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape variety is grown. It produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.[3]

References

1. Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation). See External links
2. The altitude is measured in accordance with the geodetic reference system of Greece
3. All about Greek Wine: Winemaking Regions. See External links

See also

• Nemea
• Archaia Nemea

External links

• Hellenic Statistical Authority (in Greek)
• National Statistical Service of Greece, Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation) (in Greek)
• [{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911065850/http://www.allaboutgreekwine.com/regions.htm%7Cdate%3D2012-09-11%7D%7D All About Greek Wine: Winemaking Regions]{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911065850/http://www.allaboutgreekwine.com/regions.htm%7Cdate%3D2012-09-11%7D%7D
• Town and dimos of Nemea official website (in Greek)