Imathia prefecture
Imathia (Greek: Ημαθία) is one of the fifty-one prefectures of Greece. It is located in the west-central part of Macedonia. The prefecture has two provinces. The prefecture is bounded with Pieria to the south, Kozani to the west, Pella to the north and Thessaloniki to the east. The delta of the Aliakmon which is the shortest boundary with the coastling with the Thermaic Gulf to the east.
The capital city of Imathia is the city of Veria (Verroia) better known to New Testament readers as "Beroea".
Geography
Its geography include mountains are parts of Pierian Mountains to the southeast and the Vermio mountains to the west. Much of the area are the valley areas. The longest river is the Aliakmon river which flows to the south and east. The reservoir is partially bounded with Kozani.
Agriculture
The agriculture are rich in peach crops and some strawberries and the production is large. The jam Naoussa is the main and famous production of agriculture and jams.
Climate
Its climate is mainly of Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cold winters. In most of the central part and the western part receives winter weather especially in the hills and the Vermio mountains.
Transportation
- GR-1, E, SE
- GR-4, SW, Cen., NE
- Via Egnatia/E90, SW, S Cen., SE
Municipalities
| Municipality | YPES code | Seat | Postal code | Area code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1801 | Alexandria | 593 00 | 23330-2 |
| Anthemia | 1802 | Kopanos | 590 35 | 23320-41 |
| Antigonides | 1803 | Kavasila Imathias | 591 00 | 23310-39 |
| Apostolos Pavlos | 1804 | Makrochori | 590 33 | 23310-41 |
| Dovras | 1807 | Agios Georgios | 591 00 | 23310-51 |
| Eirinoupoli | 1808 | Eirinoupoli | 590 34 | 23320-4 |
| Makedonida | 1809 | Rizomata | 591 00 | 23310-9 |
| Meliki | 1810 | Meliki | 590 31 | 23310-81 |
| Naoussa | 1811 | Naoussa | 592 00 | 23320-2 |
| Platy | 1812 | Platy | 590 32 | 2330-63 |
| Vergina | 1805 | Vergina | 590 31 | 23310-92 |
| Veria (Verroia) | 1806 | Veria | 591 00 | 23310 |