Skydra

Skydra
Σκύδρα

Skydra municipality map
Skydra

Coordinates: 40°46′N 22°9′E / 40.767°N 22.150°E / 40.767; 22.150Coordinates: 40°46′N 22°9′E / 40.767°N 22.150°E / 40.767; 22.150
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Macedonia
Regional unit Pella
Area
  Municipality 239.525 km2 (92.481 sq mi)
  Municipal unit 120.663 km2 (46.588 sq mi)
Elevation 40 m (130 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Municipality 20,188
  Municipality density 84/km2 (220/sq mi)
  Municipal unit 15,613
  Municipal unit density 130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Community
  Population 5406
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 585 00
Area code(s) 23810
Vehicle registration ΕΕ
Website www.skydra.gr

Skydra or Skidra (Greek: Σκύδρα, pronounced [scˈiðra] in modern Greek; formerly Vertekop Greek: Βέρτεκοπ, Slavic: Вартокоп, Vartokop) is a municipality in the Pella regional unit of Macedonia in Greece.

Municipality

The municipality Skydra was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 2 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]

Municipal unit of Skydra

Division of the municipal unit Skidra with total population 15,613 (2011). The 11 communities of Skydra are:

Map Municipal district Population
Skidra
Skidra 5,406
Arseni 1,396
Aspro 808
Dafni 679
Kalyvia 1,095
Lipochori 1,031
Mavrovouni 1,006
Nea Zoi 151
Petraia (community)
- Petraia (village)
- Loutrochori
- Plevroma
1,637
- 918
- 458
- 261
Rizo 1,012
Sevastiana 1,392
Municipal unit of Skydra 15,613

History

In Skydra there is an ancient settlement in Mandalo.

Historical Population

Year Town Municipal unit Municipality
1991 4,562 15,237 -
2001 5,081 15,654 -
2011 5,406 15,613 20,188

Sporting teams

The town hosts two football clubs:

In addition, Skydra has a volleyball team, Aristotelis Skydras V.C., which recently was promoted at the A2 Volleyball League.

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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