Achladini | |
|---|---|
  Achladini | |
| Coordinates: 37°43′23″N21°46′55″E / 37.723°N 21.782°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece, Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Elis |
| Municipality | Archaia Olympia |
| Municipal unit | Foloi |
| Population (2011) [1] | |
| • Rural | 266 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Achladini is a village in the municipal unit of Foloi in the municipality of Archaia Olympia, Elis, Greece. Its population in 2011 was 266.
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