Kleitor Κλειτορ | |
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Coordinates: 37°54′N22°8′E / 37.900°N 22.133°E | |
Country | Greece |
Geographic region | Peloponnese |
Administrative region | West Greece |
Regional unit | Achaea |
Municipality | Kalavryta |
Municipal unit | Kleitoria |
Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
Population (2021) [1] | |
• Community | 44 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 25007 |
Area code(s) | 26920 |
Vehicle registration | AX |
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For the ancient city see: Ancient Kleitor
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