Kerkini
| Kerkini Κερκίνη | |
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  Kerkini | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 41°13′N 23°05′E / 41.217°N 23.083°ECoordinates: 41°13′N 23°05′E / 41.217°N 23.083°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Serres |
| Municipality | Sintiki |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 10,037 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΕΡ |
Kerkini (Greek: Κερκίνη) is a village and a former municipality in the Serres regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sintiki, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is named after ancient Kerkinitis lake (see map of Macedon). Population of the municipal unit 10,037 (2001). The seat was in Rodopoli.
Lake Kerkini by Vlahos Vaggelis
Lake Kerkini by Vlahos Vaggelis
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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