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Agrínio

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Agrínio

Agrínio sits on the route: 10 minutes from Megáli Khóra, 46km from Rio–Antirrio Bridge.

Agrínio is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 46,899, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Agrínio sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Agrínio to your route.

About Agrínio

Agrinium or Agrinion (Ancient Greek: Ἀγρίνιον) was a town of ancient Aetolia, situated towards the northwest of Aetolia, near the Achelous River. Its name suggested that it was a town of the Agraei; but the narrative in Polybius would imply that it was not so far north. In 314 BCE, Agrinium was allied with the

Read more Acarnanians when Cassander marched to the assistance of the latter against the Aetolians. As soon as Cassander returned to Macedonia, Agrinium was besieged by the Aetolians and surrendered. Many of the inhabitants of Agrinium were executed by the Aetolians. Its site is located near the modern Agrinio (formerly Vrachori), renamed to reflect association with the ancient town.

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Where is Agrínio located?

Agrínio is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.6214 latitude, 21.4078 longitude.

What is the population of Agrínio?

Agrínio has a population of approximately 46,899 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
46,899
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.6214, 21.4078

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Agrínio

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nafpaktos

A perfectly circular Venetian harbour enclosed by fortified moles, beneath a castle whose walls cascade down the hillside in five tiers: the port where the 1571 Battle of Lepanto fleet assembled, with a Cervantes statue on the quay.

45 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Rio–Antirrio Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Agrínio

  • 46 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 75 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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10 km awayPop. 3,105

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