List of settlements in the Pieria regional unit

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This is a list of settlements in the Pieria regional unit , Greece.

Pieria (regional unit) Regional unit in Central Macedonia, Greece

Pieria is one of the regional units of Greece located in the southern part of the Region of Central Macedonia, within the historical province of Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Katerini. Pieria is the smallest regional unit within Macedonia. The name Pieria originates from the ancient Pieres tribe. In Pieria, there are many sites of archeological interest, such as Dion, Pydna, Leivithra and Platamonas. Pieria is also home to Mt. Pierus from which Hermes takes flight in order to visit Calypso, home to Orpheus and the Muses, as well as the Pierian Spring. Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and throne of the ancient Greek gods, is located in the southern part of Pieria. Other ancient cities included Leibethra and Pimpleia.

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Katerini Place in Greece

Katerini is a city in Central Macedonia, Greece, the capital of Pieria regional unit. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mt. Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, at an altitude of 14 m. The city has a population of 85,851 and it is the second most populous urban area at the Region of Macedonia after Thessaloniki. The close distance between two cities (68km), has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years. Katerini is accessible from the main Thessaloniki–Athens highway GR-1/E75 and the Egnatia Odos to the north. It is served by Intercity, Proastiakos and local trains on the main railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in the city.

Kontariotissa Place in Greece

Kontariotissa is a village in the Pieria regional unit of Macedonia, Greece. It is located 9 km south of the Pierian capital, Katerini. The main occupation of the people is growing tobacco. It was the administrative centre of the municipality of Dio. The population was 1,662 people as of 2011.

Paralia, Pieria Place in Greece

Paralia is a tourist seaside settlement and a former municipality in the eastern part of the Pieria regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Katerini, of which it is a municipal unit. The seat of the municipality was in Kallithea. The 2011 census reported a population of 1,124 for the village of Paralia, and 6,803 for the municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 24.344 km2, the community 1.849 km2.. Paralia Katerinis actually translated "Beach of Katerini" and is the closest beach to the capital city of Katerini.

Pieres

The Pieres were a Thracian tribe connected with the Brygi, that long before the archaic period in Greece occupied the narrow strip of plain land, or low hill, between the mouths of the Peneius and the Haliacmon rivers, at the foot of the great woody steeps of mount Olympus. This region was named after them as Pieria.

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Ganochora Place in Greece

Ganochora is a village and a community of the Katerini municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Katerini, of which it was a municipal district. The 2011 census recorded 799 inhabitants in the village.

Neoi Poroi Place in Greece

Neoi Poroi is a coastal village of the Dio-Olympos municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of East Olympos, of which it was a municipal district. The settlement of Neoi Poroi had a population of 733 inhabitants as of 2011. Neoi Poroi is a part of the community of Poroi. The main occupation in the village is tourism. A model development plan, has huge streets and squares.

Anagennisi Kolindros F.C.

M.G.S. Anagennisi Kolindrou is a Greek football club, based on Kolindros, Pieria. It was founded in 1948.

Aiginiakos F.C. association football club

Aiginiakos Football Club is a professional association football club, based in Aiginio, Pieria, Greece. The club plays in the Football League, the second tier of Greek football. It plays its home matches at the Municipal Stadium "Giannis Paralikidis".

Koukkos Place in Greece

Koukkos is a village and a community of the Katerini municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Korinos, of which it was a municipal district. The 2011 census recorded 335 inhabitants in the village.

Ryakia Place in Greece

Ryakia, known before 1926 as Radyani, is a village in Pieria, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pydna-Kolindros, of which it is a municipal community. The 2011 census recorded 367 residents in the village.

Nea Agathoupoli Place in Greece

Nea Agathoupoli is a village in Pieria, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pydna-Kolindros, of which it is a municipal community. The 2011 census recorded 267 residents in the village.

Alonia, Pieria Place in Greece

Alonia is a village in Pieria, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pydna-Kolindros, of which it is a municipal community. The 2011 census recorded 641 residents in the village.

Sfendami Place in Greece

Sfendami is a village in Pieria, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pydna-Kolindros, of which it is a municipal community. The 2011 census recorded 935 residents in the village.