Dervenochoria
| Dervenochoria Δερβενοχώρια | |
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  Dervenochoria | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′N 23°30′E / 38.217°N 23.500°ECoordinates: 38°13′N 23°30′E / 38.217°N 23.500°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Boeotia |
| Municipality | Tanagra |
| • Municipal unit | 228.9 km2 (88.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 566 m (1,857 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,191 |
| • Municipal unit density | 9.6/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 190 12, 320 05 |
| Area code(s) | 26940 |
| Vehicle registration | ΒΙ |
Dervenochoria (Greek: Δερβενοχώρια) is a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tanagra, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] In 2001 its population was 2,191. Its area is 228.9 km², and it covers the southernmost portion of Boeotia. The main village is Pyli.
Subdivisions
The municipal unit Dervenochoria is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
Geography
Its geography consists of grasslands and bushes to the south and west, forest in the midlands and to the east that connects with Parnitha. Since the fire, many of them are burnt.
History
The municipality was created in 1997.
Most of Dervenochoria was hit by a devastating wildfire (see 2007 Greek forest fires) on Thursday June 28, 2007 that came from Parnitha westward. Some damages to property including houses and buildings were reported. The aftermath was that much of the forest turned into an ashy landscape that may take years to restore its natural beauty.
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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