Askos, Sochos

Not to be confused with askos (pottery vessel), a kind of pottery vessel.
Askos
Ασκός
Askos
Coordinates: 40°45′N 23°23′E / 40.750°N 23.383°E / 40.750; 23.383Coordinates: 40°45′N 23°23′E / 40.750°N 23.383°E / 40.750; 23.383
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Macedonia
Regional unit Thessaloniki
Municipality Langadas
Elevation 460 m (1,510 ft)
Community
  Population 1426
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 570 16
Area code(s) 23950

Askos (Greek: Ασκός) is a small mountain village in northern Greece, part of the municipality Lagkadas. It is located approximately 60 kilometers from Thessaloniki.

The village is also known for the carnival of Sochos that is organized every year to advertise the wines and cheese that it produces. There is also the historical mountain Tempelis in Askos.

The football team of Askos is Makedonikos and its colours are green and white.

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