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Modern Delphi

Delphi
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Delphi Museum
Location
Delphi
Coordinates 38°29′N 22°30′E / 38.483°N 22.5°E / 38.483; 22.5Coordinates: 38°29′N 22°30′E / 38.483°N 22.5°E / 38.483; 22.5
Location within the region
Government
Country: Greece
Region: Central Greece
Regional unit: Phocis
Mayor: Nikolaos Fousekis
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Municipality
- Population: 32,263
- Area: 1,123 km2 (434 sq mi)
- Density: 29 /km2 (74 /sq mi)
Municipal unit
- Population: 3,511
Community
- Population: 2,481
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
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