Fillyra
| Fillyra Φιλλύρα | |
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  Fillyra | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 41°07′N 25°38′E / 41.117°N 25.633°ECoordinates: 41°07′N 25°38′E / 41.117°N 25.633°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Rhodope |
| Municipality | Arriana |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 8,014 |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΟ |
Fillyra (Greek: Φιλλύρα) is a village and a former municipality in the Rhodope regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Arriana, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] In 2011 its population was 8,014. The Turkish name of Fillyra is Sirkeli, meaning "with vinegar".
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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