Farkadona
| Farkadona Φαρκαδόνα | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  Farkadona | |
| Coordinates | 39°35′N 22°4′E / 39.583°N 22.067°ECoordinates: 39°35′N 22°4′E / 39.583°N 22.067°E |
Location within the region  | |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | Thessaly |
| Regional unit: | Trikala |
| Population statistics (as of 2011)[1] | |
| Municipality | |
| - Population: | 13,396 |
| - Area: | 370.2 km2 (143 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 36 /km2 (94 /sq mi) |
| Municipal unit | |
| - Population: | 5,877 |
| Community | |
| - Population: | 2,052 |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | ΤΚ |
Farkadona (Greek: Φαρκαδόνα) is a municipality in the southeastern Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. In 2011 its population was 2,652 for the town and 13,396 for the municipality. It is located about halfway between the cities Larissa to the east, and Trikala to the west, at about 30 km from both. It is situated in the Thessalian Plain, near the river Pineios. Farkadona is on the Greek National Road 6 (Larissa - Trikala - Ioannina - Igoumenitsa).
Municipality
The municipality Farkadona was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]
- Farkadona
- Oichalia
- Pelinnaioi
Subdivisions
The municipal unit of Farkadona is divided into the following communities:
Population
| Year | Town | Municipal unit | Municipality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,117 | - | - |
| 1991 | 2,330 | 7,456 | - |
| 2001 | 2,387 | 7,093 | - |
| 2011 | 2,052 | 5,877 | 13,396 |
History
Farkadona is one of the oldest towns in Trikala regional unit. The oldest town of Farkadona is located near the village of Klokotos,7 km southwest of the modern town. The new town of Farkadona was founded in 1542. It was known as Tsioti.
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References
- ↑ Detailed census results 2011 (Greek)
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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