Makri, Evros
| Makri Μάκρη | |
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Village harbour | |
  Makri | |
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Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 40°51′N 25°45′E / 40.850°N 25.750°ECoordinates: 40°51′N 25°45′E / 40.850°N 25.750°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Alexandroupoli |
| Municipal unit | Alexandroupoli |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 1,642 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | EB |
Makri (Greek: Μάκρη) is a village and a municipal district of the city of Alexandroupoli, Evros regional unit, Greece. In 2001 its population was 805 for the village, and 1,642 for the municipal district. It is situated on the Aegean Sea coast, 12 km west of downtown Alexandroupoli. Makri has an exit on the Egnatia Odos motorway, that passes north of the village.
Subdivisions
- Makri, pop. 805
- Dikella, pop. 285
- Ennato, pop. 200
- Koimisi Theotokou, pop. 39
- Mesimvria, pop. 149
- Panorama, pop. 33
- Paralia Dikellon, pop. 25
- Plaka, pop. 106
Population
| Year | Village population | Population municipal district |
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| 1981 | - | 1,334 |
| 1991 | 738 | - |
| 2001 | 820 | 1,674 |
History
Makri was ruled by the Ottoman Empire until the Balkan Wars of 1912 under the name Miri. It became a part of Bulgaria after 1912. In 1920 it became a part of Greece, and in 1941–1944 it was re-occupied by Bulgarian forces during the Axis Occupation of Greece.
Gallery
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View over Makri
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View from nearby hill
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Coastline
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View of Samothraki from Makri
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Beach in summer time
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Beach in spring
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Cyclops Cave
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Ruins of Byzantine church
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Stream that runs through the village
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Church exterior
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Church interior
See also
External links
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
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