Lefkada (regional unit)

Lefkada (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Λευκάδας) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Ionian Islands. The capital of the regional unit is the town of Lefkada. The regional unit consists of the islands of Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos and several smaller islands, all in the Ionian Sea.

Lefkada
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Λευκάδας
Municipalities of Lefkada
Lefkada within Greece
Coordinates: 38°45′N 20°40′E
CountryGreece
RegionIonian Islands
CapitalLefkada (city)
Government
  Vice GovernorAndreas Ktenas
Area
  Total359 km2 (139 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total23,693
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal codes
31x xx
Area codes26450
ISO 3166 codeGR-26
Car platesΕΥ
Websitewww.lefkada.gr
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