Kalesmeno Καλεσμένο | |
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Coordinates: 38°54′N21°43′E / 38.900°N 21.717°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Evrytania |
Municipality | Karpenisi |
Municipal unit | Karpenisi |
Population (2021) [1] | |
• Community | 101 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Kalesmeno is a community within the municipality of Karpenisi in Greece. In 2021 its population was 101. [1]
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