East Mani

East Mani (Greek: Ανατολική Μάνη - Anatolikí Máni) is a municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Its seat of administration is the town Gytheio (before 2011 the small town Kotronas). The municipality covers the southeastern part of the Mani region. It is a mountainous and rocky area. Its economy relies on fishing, olive oil and tourism.

East Mani
Ανατολική Μάνη
Sign at archaeological site of Tainaros
East Mani
Location within the region
Coordinates: 36°37′N 22°30′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitLaconia
Area
  Municipality619.3 km2 (239.1 sq mi)
  Municipal unit108.9 km2 (42.0 sq mi)
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Municipality
13,005
  Municipality density21/km2 (54/sq mi)
  Municipal unit
1,192
  Municipal unit density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
230 66
Area code(s)27330
Vehicle registrationΑΚ
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