Lefkimmi

Lefkimmi
Λευκίμμη
Canal in Lefkimmi
Lefkimmi
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 39°25′N 20°04′E / 39.417°N 20.067°E / 39.417; 20.067
CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitCorfu
MunicipalitySouth Corfu
Area
  Municipal unit48.7 km2 (18.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipal unit
5,647
  Municipal unit density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
  Community
3,323
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΚΥ

Lefkimmi (Greek: Λευκίμμη, also known as Alefkimmo) is a town and a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality South Corfu, of which it is a municipal unit. Its land area is 50.819 km². Lefkimmi is the southernmost municipal unit on the island. Tourism is its main industry along with agriculture and other businesses. It features beaches, restaurants, shops, taverns and hotels. A canal passes through the eastern part of town. The municipal seat was the town of Lefkímmi. Lefkimmi also is the second largest settlement of the island.