Achaea Regional Unit, Administrative regional unit in West Greece Region, Greece
The Achaea Regional Unit spans 3,272 square kilometers across northwestern Peloponnese, encompassing five municipalities and featuring diverse terrains from coastal areas to mountain ranges.
The region underwent significant administrative changes in 2011 through the Kallikratis reform, which restructured the former prefecture system into the current regional unit format.
Patras, the regional capital, maintains strong maritime traditions through its port activities while supporting multiple educational institutions and research centers.
The regional unit connects to major Greek cities through the Ionia Odos highway system and operates regular intercity bus services from its transportation hubs.
The area recorded 296,574 residents in 2021, making it one of the most populated regional units in Western Greece with 94 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Location: West Greece Region
Inception: 2011
Capital city: Patras
Website: http://www.achaia.gr
Website: http://achaia.gr
GPS coordinates: 38.08681,21.85984
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
Rio-Antirrio bridge
27.2 km
Lake Doxa
41.2 km
Agia Lavra
21.1 km
Mega Spilaio
27.6 km
Kyllini (Ziria)
49.8 km
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
20.8 km
Achaia Clauss
14.5 km
Pampeloponnisiako Stadium
17.7 km
Patras Castle
20.4 km
Cave of the Lakes
28.3 km
Odeon of Patras
20.4 km
Panachaiko
12.3 km
Glarakis school complex
19.8 km
Archaeological Museum of Patras
21.8 km
Kostas Davourlis Stadium
21.9 km
Apollon Theatre
20.9 km
Pinios Lake
39.1 km
Chelmos Observatory
31.7 km
Stairs of Agios Nikolaos, Patra
20.5 km
Makelaria Monastery
10.7 km
Girokomeio Monastery
18.6 km
Church of Pantokrator, Patras
20.3 km
Rio Castle
25.9 km
Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni
19.8 km
Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park
43 km
Salt Museum
46.2 km
Patras Lighthouse
21.2 km
Panagia Trypiti
26.6 kmReviews
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