Grevena
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Grevena is a town and municipality
in Greece
, capital of the Grevena peripheral unit. The town's current population is 10,447 citizens; it lies about 400 km from Athens
and about 180 km from Thessaloniki
. The municipality's population is 30,564. Grevena has had access to the Via Egnatia
since the early 2000s, which now connects Igoumenitsa
with Thessaloniki
and Alexandroupoli
at the border with Turkey
. Mountains surround the municipality, which is situated by the river Greveniotikos, which itself flows into the Aliakmon. Other significant towns in the municipality are Amygdaliés and Méga Seiríni.
Another earthquake on Monday 5 January 2005 measured 4.9 R, near Grevena. It took place at 18:00 (UTC), 20:00 local time (EET), and no damage was reported. Another earthquake with a measured intensity of 5.4 R occurred on Thursday 17 July 2007, 19:23 (UTC), 21:23 local time (EET), followed by weak seismic activity. Some older buildings were lightly damaged in villages northeast of Grevena.
Population statistics, 1981-2001.
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
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in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, capital of the Grevena peripheral unit. The town's current population is 10,447 citizens; it lies about 400 km from Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
and about 180 km from Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
. The municipality's population is 30,564. Grevena has had access to the Via Egnatia
Via Egnatia
The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed the Roman provinces of Illyricum, Macedonia, and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Greece, and European Turkey.Starting at Dyrrachium on the...
since the early 2000s, which now connects Igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa , is a coastal city in northwestern Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit Thesprotia. Its original ancient name used to be Titani....
with Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
and Alexandroupoli
Alexandroupoli
Alexandroupoli , is a city of Greece and the capital of the Evros peripheral unit in Thrace. Named after King Alexander, it is an important port and commercial center of northeastern Greece.-Name:...
at the border with Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Mountains surround the municipality, which is situated by the river Greveniotikos, which itself flows into the Aliakmon. Other significant towns in the municipality are Amygdaliés and Méga Seiríni.
History
The earthquake that occurred in the region on 13 May 1995 with an intensity of 6.6 R caused only material damage. The worst hit area was the county of Ventzia. Luckily there were two warning earthquakes, of lesser intensity, that preceded the main earthquake by a few minutes and warned people. These warnings sent the population out of their houses. When the main earthquake came, it destroyed nearly all the houses in several villages of the Ventzia County - the houses collapsed to the ground - but fortunately all the inhabitants were outside.Another earthquake on Monday 5 January 2005 measured 4.9 R, near Grevena. It took place at 18:00 (UTC), 20:00 local time (EET), and no damage was reported. Another earthquake with a measured intensity of 5.4 R occurred on Thursday 17 July 2007, 19:23 (UTC), 21:23 local time (EET), followed by weak seismic activity. Some older buildings were lightly damaged in villages northeast of Grevena.
Municipality
The municipality Grevena was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 13 former municipalities, that became municipal units:- AvdellaAvdellaAvdella is a village and a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. It is a seasonal Vlach village in the Pindus mountains, at 1250–1350 metres altitude...
- DotsikoDotsikoDotsiko is a village and a former community in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 187 ....
- FilippaioiFilippaioiFilippaioi is a village and a former community in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 254 ....
- GorgianiGorgianiGorgiani is a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 1,707 . The seat of the municipality was in Kipoureio....
- Grevena
- IrakleotesIrakleotesIrakleotes is a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,080 . The seat of the municipality was in Agios Georgios....
- Kosmas o AitolosKosmas o AitolosKosmas o Aitolos is a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. It is named after the 18th century Greek saint Cosmas of Aetolia. Population 1,792 . The...
- MesolouriMesolouriMesolouri is a mountain village and a former community in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit...
- Perivoli
- SamarinaSamarinaSamarina is a village and a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located on an eastern spur of Mount Smolikas, the highest of the Pindus range...
- SmixiSmixiSmixi is a Vlach village and a former community in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 509 ....
- Theodoros ZiakasTheodoros Ziakas (municipality)Theodoros Ziakas is a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. It was named after Theodoros Ziakas, a 19th century leader of the Greek struggle for...
- VentzioVentzioVentzio is a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 2,957 . The seat of the municipality was in Knidi....
Subdivisions
The municipal unit of Grevena is divided into the following communities:- Agioi Theodoroi
- Amygdalies
- Elatos
- Elefthero
- Felli
- Kalochi
- Kyrakali
- Mega Seirinio
- Myrsina
- Rodia
- Syndendro
- Vatolakkos
Historical Population
| Year | Town population | Municipality population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7,739 | — |
| 1991 | 9,345 | 14,986 |
| 2001 | 10,177 | 15,481 |
Population statistics, 1981-2001.
External links
- Official website
- Grevena (municipality) on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
- Grevena (town) on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
- Awarded "EDEN - European Destinations of Excellence" non traditional tourist destination 2008