Kimmeria
| Kimmeria Κιμμέρια | |
|---|---|
  Kimmeria | |
| Coordinates: 41°09′N 24°56′E / 41.150°N 24.933°ECoordinates: 41°09′N 24°56′E / 41.150°N 24.933°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Xanthi |
| Municipality | Xanthi |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 3.644 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΑΗ |
Kimmeria (Greek: Κιμμέρια, previously known as Kiougioukki, Turkish: Koyunköy) is a community in the municipality Xanthi in the Xanthi regional unit of Greece. It is located 740 kilometers from Athens, 233 kilometers from Thessalonica, and 5 kilometers east of Xanthi. In 1981, the population of Kimmeria was around 3.588 inhabitants. In 1991, the population declined to around 2.627 inhabitants and now (2008) is around 5.000. The community consists of the settlements Kimmeria, Alikochori, Anthiro, Askyra, Gialistero, Eranos, Ketiki, Livadi, Panepistimioupoli (Campus of Democritus University of Thrace), Pelekito, Porta, Prioni and Ydrochori, many of which are deserted.
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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