Orestida
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For the ancient territory, see Orestis (region).
| Orestida Ορεστίδα |
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 Orestida
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| Coordinates | 40°27′N 21°15′E / 40.45°N 21.25°ECoordinates: 40°27′N 21°15′E / 40.45°N 21.25°E |
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Location within the region
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| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | West Macedonia |
| Regional unit: | Kastoria |
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| Municipality | |
| - Population: | 13,375 |
| - Area: | 349.3 km2 (135 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 38 /km2 (99 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Auto: | KT |
Orestida (Greek: Ορεστίδα) is a municipality in the Kastoria regional unit, Greece. The seat of the municipality is in Argos Orestiko.[1]
The town of Argos Orestiko hosts the celebration of the ascension of the Holy Cross, in September. This is one of the biggest festivals of the prefecture of Kastoria.
[edit] Municipality
The municipality Orestida was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 2 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[1]
[edit] External links
- Official website (in Greek)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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