Neapoli, Crete
Neapoli
Νεάπολη | |
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View of Neapoli from its graveyard | |
| Coordinates: 35°17′N 25°36′E / 35.283°N 25.600°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Lasithi |
| Municipality | Agios Nikolaos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 130.5 km2 (50.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 4,320 |
| • Municipal unit density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| • Community | 2,889 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 72400 |
| Area code(s) | 28410 |
| Vehicle registration | AN |
| Website | www |
Neapoli (Greek: Νεάπολη) is a small town and a former municipality in Lasithi, eastern Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been treated as a municipal unit of Agios Nikolaos. The municipal unit has an area of 130.450 km2 (50.367 sq mi). It is located 12 kilometres (7 miles) west from Agios Nikolaos in the green valley of Mirabello. The surrounding area is mountainous and home to a collection of native olive trees. Neapoli is a traditional Cretan town with narrow streets and cobbled roads. The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary (Megali Panagia) is located on the central square.