Neochori, Evros
For other uses, see Neochori.
| Neochori Νεοχώρι | |
|---|---|
  Neochori | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′N 26°27′E / 41.500°N 26.450°ECoordinates: 41°30′N 26°27′E / 41.500°N 26.450°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Orestiada |
| Municipal unit | Orestiada |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 1,437 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | OP |
Neochori (Greek: Νεοχώρι meaning new village) is a village and a municipal district in the municipality of Orestiada in the northern part of the Evros regional unit in Greece. The municipal district includes the village Patagi. It is situated 7 km west of the centre of Orestiada.
Population
| Year | Neochori village | Patagi | Municipal district |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,612 | - | - |
| 1991 | 1,138 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,159 | 278 | 1,437 |
History
It was annexed to Greece in 1920, prior it was ruled by the Ottomans. It adopted its current name after the annexation, refugees flowed into the village and the Turkish population was displaced eastward.
See also
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
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