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Loutrochori (Pella)

Loutrochori
Λουτροχώρι
Coordinates 40°43′N 22°6′E
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min.-max.): 59-86 (194-282 ft) m
Country: Greece
Region: Macedonia
Periphery: Central Macedonia
Prefecture (Nomos): Pella
Municipality (Dimos): Skydra
Population: 466 (2001)
Area:[1] 3.96 km² (2 sq.mi.)
Density: 118 /km² (305 /sq.mi.)
Area code: 23810
Postal code: 585 00
Licence plate code: (GR) EE
Website: Elementary School of Loutrochori
Kindergarten of Loutrochori

Loutrochori(on) (Greek: Λουτροχώρι(οv), meaning "bath town"; formerly Bania, Μπάνια meaning "baths"), is a village in the Pella prefecture, of Macedonia in Greece. It is located at 40.72306° N 22.10917° E. According to the 2001 census, population was is 466 [2], area is 3.96 square kilometers, and population density is 118 per square kilometers.

This village, can be found on an elevation of about 60 - 90 meters, providing it with interesting landscapes on the surroundings. Loutrochori has a school, a small cultur center, a few supermarkets, a small health centre (2 times/week), churches, and a square plateia. Its nearest train stations with the OSE's SPAP line are 2,5 km east (Petrea), 5 km southeast (Episkopi) and 7 km northeast (Skydra).

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History

Ancient era

The Loutrochori area has been a spa from the 4th century BC under the Macedonian Kingdom.

Modern era

Modern Loutrochori is a relatively new village (c. 100 years old).


Geography

Loutrochori is part of the municipality of Skydra. It is 23 km southwest of the prefectural capital of Edessa in Central Macedonia, (Greece). Loutrochori is bounded with the prefecture of Imathia to the southwest. It sits at an elevation of around 90 meters above mean sea level and the population is approximately from 500 (in winter) to 800 (in summer) inhabitants.

Like some of its sister municipalities and towns, Loutrochori is blessed with beautiful surroundings and a unique natural setting. The picturesque scenery, the majesty of nature, the slow pace of life, and the welcoming nature of its people all combine to make this region one of the most important tourist attractions in Europe.

Climate

Loutrochori has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.

Weather averages for Loutrochori
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Avg high °C (°F) -Maximum. 7 (44) 9 (48) 14 (57) 18 (64) 24 (75) 29 (84) 31 (88) 32 (90) 27 (81) 22 (71) 14 (55) 8 (46) 19,5 (67)
Avg low temperature °C (°F) -Minimum. 1 (34) 3 (37) 6 (43) 8 (47) 12 (54) 17 (62) 19 (66) 18 (64) 15 (59) 12 (54) 6 (43) 3 (37) 10 (50)
Rainfall (mm) 43 51 45 35 41 28 27 23 34 39 51 53 470 (39,2 / month)
Record temperatures °C (°F) 19 (66) 22 (72) 26 (79) 32 (90) 38 (100) 40 (104) 41 (106) 42 (108) 34 (93) 31 (88) 25 (77) 22 (72) 31 (88)
Source: Fallingrain and Multimap

Economy

Loutrochori produces cherries and peaches and it is listed as one of the best fruit producers in Greece. The village also produces apples and some strawberries.

Demographics

(Statistics, 1981-2001)

Year Population Change Percentage Density Percent of the
municipality
Percent of the
prefecture
Percent of
Greece
1981 772 --- --- 195 /km² ≈ 6.05% ≈ 0.58% ≈ 0.0080%
1991 483 - 289 - 37,43% 122 /km² ≈ 3.47% ≈ 0.35% ≈ 0.0048%
2001 466 - 17 - 3,52 % 118 /km² ≈ 3.01% ≈ 0.32% ≈ 0.0043%

After the Second World War, the population steadily declined as residents moved to larger towns and cities and the richest countries in the world.

Locations

Nearest places

Place - Prefecture km - nm
Polla Nera Imathia 2.0 1.5
Plevroma Pella 2.0 1.5
Rizo Pella 2.5 1.5
Petrea Pella 3.0 1.8
Marina Imathia 3.1 1.9
Arsenio Pella 4.5 2.7
Episkopi NE of Naousa Imathia 4.6 2.8
Sevastiana Pella 5.1 3.1
Kesariana Pella 6.1 3.7
Skydra the capital of the municipality Pella 6.1 3.7

Big cities

Cities km - nm
Naousa 15 9
Edessa 20 12
Veria 25 15
Giannitsa 33 20
Kozani 83 50
Thessaloniki 86 52
Larissa 187 113
Kavala 253 153
Athens 540 326
Constantinople 683 413

Airports close to Loutrochori

Airport IATA/ICAO code City Country Distance (km)
Alexandreia ----- / LGAX Alexandreia Greece 39,8
Filippos KZI / LGKZ Kozani Greece 64,6
M a c e d o n i a SKG / LGTS Thessaloniki Greece 91,9
Aristotelis KSO / LGKA Kastoria Greece 92,5
Thessaly LRA / LGLR Larissa Greece 148,5
Ohrid OHD / LWOH Ohrid FYROM 151,1
Stefanovikeio ----- / LGSV Stefanovikeio, Volos Greece 180,1
Alexander The Great KVA / LGKV Kavala Greece 228,6

Spa and mineral waters of Loutrochori

Map of Spa of Loutrochori in Greece

Red Water

Red Water, from the Loutrochori Spring in Greece

References

  1. Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www.ypes.gr.
  2. 2001 Census, National Statistical Service of Greece (ΕΣΥΕ), (PDF 875 KB)

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