Naousa, Imathia

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Coordinates: 40°38′N 22°4′E

Greece Naousa (Νάουσα)
Coordinates 40°38′ N 22°4′ E
Country Greece
Periphery Central Macedonia
Prefecture Imathia
Population 22,288 source (2001)
Elevation 363 m
Postal code 592 00
Area code 23320
Licence plate code ΗΜ
Website naoussa.gr

Naousa (Greek: Νάουσα) is a city in northern Greece. Population 22,288. The urban area sits off the road linking Veria and Skydra. The farmlands lie to the west, the forested and grovy area in the western part and the Vermio Mountains to the west. Peaches, and other fruits and crops are very famous in the low lying areas of the province. Naousa is agriculturally famous for its jam products which are sold under the Naoussa brand name. The flavors are peach and strawberry. In Slavic it is called Негуш Negush. Naoussa has a small Roma population

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Naousa has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a train station (Florina - Edessa - Veria), a sports centre, a post office, and squares (plateies).

[edit] Historical population

Year Population Change Municipal population Change
1981 19,430 - - -
1991 19,794 364/1.87% 22,637 -
2001 - - 22,288 -349/-1,54%

[edit] Sporting teams

  • Naoussa FC

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[edit] See also

Municipalities of the Imathia Prefecture
AlexandreiaAnthemiaAntigonidesApostolos PavlosDovrasEirinoupoliMakedonidaMelikiNaousaPlatyVerginaVeroia