Polichni

Polichni
Πολίχνη
Polichni

Coordinates: 40°40′N 22°57′E / 40.667°N 22.950°ECoordinates: 40°40′N 22°57′E / 40.667°N 22.950°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Macedonia
Regional unit Thessaloniki
Municipality Pavlos Melas
  Municipal unit 7.325 km2 (2.828 sq mi)
Population (2001)[1]
  Municipal unit 36,146
  Municipal unit density 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Polichni (Greek: Πολίχνη) is a suburb of the Thessaloniki Urban Area and was a former municipality in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pavlos Melas, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The population is 36,146 (2001 census), and it has a land area of 7.325 km².

Polichni is known for its cafeterias which are always full of people, especially the youth.

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References

  1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)