Loutrochori (Pella)
Loutrochori Λουτροχώρι | |
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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.
Month | Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Avg high °C (°F) -Maximum. | 19,5 (67) | 7 (44) | 9 (48) | 14 (57) | 18 (64) | 24 (75) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 32 (90) | 27 (81) | 22 (71) | 14 (55) | 8 (46) |
Avg low temperature °C (°F) -Minimum. | 10 (50) | 1 (34) | 3 (37) | 6 (43) | 8 (47) | 12 (54) | 17 (62) | 19 (66) | 18 (64) | 15 (59) | 12 (54) | 6 (43) | 3 (37) |
Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 45 | 35 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 34 | 39 | 51 | 53 |
Record temperatures °C (°F) | 31 (88) | 19 (66) | 22 (72) | 26 (79) | 32 (90) | 38 (100) | 40 (104) | 41 (106) | 42 (108) | 34 (93) | 31 (88) | 25 (77) | 22 (72) |
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
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
- ↑ Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www.ypes.gr.
- ↑ 2001 Census, National Statistical Service of Greece (ΕΣΥΕ), (PDF 875 KB)
External links
- Loutrochori on GTP Travel Pages (Community)
- Loutrochórion (Pélla, Macedonia, Greece)
- Map of Central Macedonia. - Loutrochori NW (20)
- Loutrochori (epigraphy, Delacoulonche 242,24)
- Panorama of Loutrochori
- A fish pond in Loutrochori
- Satellite photo of Loutrochori
A portion of content for this article is credited to Wikipedia. Content under GNU Free Documentation License(GFDL)
Northwest: Rizari, Kesariana | North: Sevastiana | Northeast: Rizo, Skydra |
West: Agia Fotini, Polla Nera | Loutrochori | East: Petrea, Arseni |
Southwest: Rodochori, Gianakochori | South: Marina | Southeast: Plevroma, Episkopi |