Amfilochia

Amfilochia (Greek: Αμφιλοχία) is a town and a municipality in the northwestern part of Aetolia-Acarnania in Greece, on the site of ancient Amfilochia. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was known as Karvasaras (Καρβασαράς; from caravanserai).

Amfilochia
Αμφιλοχία
Municipality
Amfilochia
Location within the region
Coordinates: 38°51′N 21°10′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Greece
Regional unitAetolia-Acarnania
Area
  Municipality1,091.0 km2 (421.2 sq mi)
  Municipal unit397.9 km2 (153.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipality14,979
  Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
  Municipal unit
9,154
  Municipal unit density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
  Community
4,241
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
305 00
Area code(s)26420

Amfilochia is situated by the Ambracian Gulf and features an amphitheatre. Amfilochia dates back to the ancient times and also features the ancient cities of Amphilochian Argos and Limnaia (or Limnaea).

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