Polychrono
| Polychrono Πολύχρονο | |
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  Polychrono | |
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Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 40°01′N 23°32′E / 40.017°N 23.533°ECoordinates: 40°01′N 23°32′E / 40.017°N 23.533°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Chalkidiki |
| Municipality | Kassandra |
| Municipal unit | Pallini |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Rural | 1,010 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΧΚ |
Polychrono (Greek: Πολύχρονο, IPA: [poˈlixrono]) is a tourist town located in the eastern part of the peninsula of Kassandra, Chalkidiki, Greece. The population in 2001 was 1,063, the elevation is 10 m. Polychrono is situated on the northeastern coast of the peninsula, 4 km northwest of Chaniotis and 85 km southeast of Thessaloniki. There are forests in the mountains near Polychrono, and farmlands near the coast. Tourism is an important sector in Polychrono, attracted by its beach.
In the modern village is placed the site of ancient Neapolis, which in Roman times was rebuilt in a near place whith remains of a Roman settlement.[2]
Street of Polychrono.
Population
View of a church in Polychrono.
| Year | Population |
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| 1981 | 530 |
| 1991 | 751 |
| 2001 | 1,063 |
See also
References
- ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ↑ D. Samsaris,The Roman Colony of Cassandreia in Macedonia (Colonia Iulia Augusta Cassandrensis), Dodona 16(1), 1987, 384-385.
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