Dadia
| Dadia Δαδιά | |
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  Dadia | |
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Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 41°8′N 26°13′E / 41.133°N 26.217°ECoordinates: 41°8′N 26°13′E / 41.133°N 26.217°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Soufli |
| Municipal unit | Soufli |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | EB |
Dadia (Greek: Δαδιά) is a village in the northwestern part of the Evros regional unit in Greece. Dadia is in the municipality of Soufli. Its population in 2001 was 800 for the village and 823 for the community, including the village Kotronia. It is located southwest of Soufli and north of Feres. The name originates from a resinous pine wood which in the past was used for lighting.
Population
| Year | Village population | Community population |
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| 1981 | 826 | - |
| 1991 | 737 | - |
| 2001 | 800 | 823 |
Geography
Dadia is situated on the western edge of the lower Evros valley, at the foot of wooded hills. The forests of Dadia are a well known nature reserve, in which endangered species of birds of prey, including Aquila heliaca and Aquila pomarina, find refuge.
Namesake
Dadia is also a village in district of Sikar in state of Rajasthan (India). It is 17 km south from Sikar bus depot. It is 17 km far north of Nawlgarh bus depot also. Total population is 1800 according 2011 data. Dadia has a railway station as well. Telephone 9667731802.
Gallery
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Dadia forest
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Forest and hill
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Dadia forest landscape
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Vultures on a hill crest
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Track leading into the forest
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Visitor centre
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Local birds of prey
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Closer view of local vultures
See also
External links
- The Dadia forest at the Greek WWF site (Greek)
- Dadia on GTP Travel Pages
References
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