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'''Sapes''' is a town and municipality of [[Rhodope prefecture]], [[Thrace]], [[Greece]]. It is the capital of [[Sapes province]]. | '''Sapes''' is a town and municipality of [[Rhodope prefecture]], [[Thrace]], [[Greece]]. It is the capital of [[Sapes province]]. | ||
| − | The population of the town is 5,599 (second largest in the prefecture) while that of the municipality is 9,542 according to the [[2001]] census. It's breakdown is roughly 2:1, Christian to Muslim, with nearly one-fourth originally from the former Soviet Union. | + | The population of the town is 5,599 (second largest in the prefecture) while that of the municipality is 9,542 according to the [[2001]] census. It's breakdown is roughly 2:1, Christian to Muslim, with nearly one-fourth of the entire population originally from the former Soviet Union. |
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| + | Sapes is known for its annual celebration of "Gynaikokratia" (women's rule) where the women of the town take to the streets and celebrate a one-day "takeover". | ||
[[Category:Rhodope prefecture]] | [[Category:Rhodope prefecture]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, July 14, 2006
Sapes is a town and municipality of Rhodope prefecture, Thrace, Greece. It is the capital of Sapes province.
The population of the town is 5,599 (second largest in the prefecture) while that of the municipality is 9,542 according to the 2001 census. It's breakdown is roughly 2:1, Christian to Muslim, with nearly one-fourth of the entire population originally from the former Soviet Union.
Sapes is known for its annual celebration of "Gynaikokratia" (women's rule) where the women of the town take to the streets and celebrate a one-day "takeover".