Kleisoura, Kastoria
| Kleisoura Κλεισούρα |
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 Kleisoura
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| Coordinates | 40°32′N 21°28′E / 40.533°N 21.467°ECoordinates: 40°32′N 21°28′E / 40.533°N 21.467°E |
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Location within the regional unit
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| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | West Macedonia |
| Regional unit: | Kastoria |
| Municipality: | Kastoria |
| Population statistics (as of 2001)[1] | |
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| - Population: | 576 |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | KT |
Kleisoura (Greek: Κλεισούρα, also Βλαχοκλεισούρα, Vlachokleisoúra; Aromanian: Klisoura) is a traditionally Aromanian (Vlach) settlement and a former municipality in Kastoria regional unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality of Kastoria, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Population 576 (2001). On 5 May 1944, the German occupation forces executed 216 inhabitants.
Prominent people [edit]
Army General Constantine Lianis (Κωνσταντίνος Λιάνης), a war hero, and one of the founders of the Greek secret services (KYP), originated from Kleisoura. His daughter is Dimitra Liani (Δήμητρα Λιάνη), who became first the lover, and then the third and last wife of Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou.
Petar Lupa, Yugoslav actor Ko to tamo peva
References [edit]
- ^ De Facto Polulation of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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