Petra, Pieria
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| Petra Πέτρα | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  Petra | |
| Coordinates | 40°15′N 22°21′E / 40.250°N 22.350°ECoordinates: 40°15′N 22°21′E / 40.250°N 22.350°E |
Location within the regional unit  | |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Administrative region: | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit: | Pieria |
| Municipality: | Katerini |
| Population statistics (as of 2011)[1] | |
| Municipal unit | |
| - Population: | 4,888 |
| - Area: | 219.318 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 22 /km2 (58 /sq mi) |
| Other | |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Postal code: | 60100 |
| Telephone: | 23510 |
| Auto: | KN |
Petra (Greek: Πέτρα) is a former municipality in Pieria regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Katerini, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The population was 4,888 as of 2011.[1] The seat of the municipality was in Milia. Petra is also the name of a small settlement that is within the boundaries of the municipal unit, that had a population of 37 people as of 2011.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Detailed census results 2011 (Greek)
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
Notes
- Travels in northern Greece By William Martin Leake page 337 ISBN 1-4021-6770-9
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