Skydra
| Skydra Σκύδρα | |
|---|---|
|
Skydra municipality map | |
  Skydra | |
|
Location within the region  | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′N 22°9′E / 40.767°N 22.150°ECoordinates: 40°46′N 22°9′E / 40.767°N 22.150°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Pella |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 239.525 km2 (92.481 sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 120.663 km2 (46.588 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipality | 20,188 |
| • Municipality density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 15,613 |
| • Municipal unit density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 5406 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 585 00 |
| Area code(s) | 23810 |
| Vehicle registration | ΕΕ |
| Website | www.skydra.gr |
Skydra or Skidra (Greek: Σκύδρα, pronounced [scˈiðra] in modern Greek; formerly Vertekop Greek: Βέρτεκοπ, Slavic: Вртикоп, Vrtikop) is a municipality in the Pella regional unit of Macedonia in Greece.
Municipality
The municipality Skydra was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 2 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]
- Meniida
- Skydra
Municipal unit of Skydra
Division of the municipal unit Skidra with total population 15,613 (2011). The 11 communities of Skydra are:
| Map | Municipal district | Population |
|---|---|---|
 Skidra | ||
| Skidra | 5,406 | |
| Arseni | 1,396 | |
| Aspro | 808 | |
| Dafni | 679 | |
| Kalyvia | 1,095 | |
| Lipochori | 1,031 | |
| Mavrovouni | 1,006 | |
| Nea Zoi | 151 | |
| Petraia (community) - Petraia (village) - Loutrochori - Plevroma |
1,637 - 918 - 458 - 261 | |
| Rizo | 1,012 | |
| Sevastiana | 1,392 | |
| Municipal unit of Skydra | 15,613 |
History
In Skydra there is an ancient settlement in Mandalo.
Historical Population
| Year | Town | Municipal unit | Municipality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4,562 | 15,237 | - |
| 2001 | 5,081 | 15,654 | - |
| 2011 | 5,406 | 15,613 | 20,188 |
Sporting teams
The town hosts two football clubs:
- Aetos Skydra F.C., plays in the Greek Football League 2
- Nea Genia Skydras, plays in the fifth Division of Greece (amateur league of the Pella Football Clubs Association).
In addition, Skydra has a volleyball team, Aristotelis Skydras V.C., which recently was promoted at the A2 Volleyball League.
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Friday, March 04, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.