may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. Please improve this article if you can. The talk page may contain suggestions. (July 2009) Arcadia Περιφερειακή ενότητα Αρκαδίας —  Peripheral unit  — Municipalities of Arcadia Arcadia within Greece Coordinates: 37°35′N 22°15′E / 37.583°N 22.25°E / 37.583; 22.25Coordinates: 37°35′N 22°15′E / 37.583°N 22.25°E / 37.583; 22.25 Country Greece Periphery Peloponnese Capital Tripoli Area  - Total 4,419 km2 (1,706.2 sq mi) Population (2005)  - Total 100,611  - Density 22.8/km2 (59/sq mi) Postal codes 22x xx Area codes 2710, 275x0, 279x0 ISO 3166 code GR-12 Car plates ΤΡ Website arcadia.gr Arcadia (Greek: Αρκαδία - Arkadía) is one of the peripheral units of Greece. It is part of the periphery of Peloponnese. It is situated in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological character Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan. In European Renaissance arts, Arcadia was regarded as an unspoiled, harmonious wilderness..