Naousa, Imathia
Naousa
Νάουσα | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 300.89 km2 (116.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 22,288 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 592 00 |
| Area code(s) | 23320 |
| Vehicle registration | ΗΜ |
| Website | www.naoussa.gr |
Naousa (Greek: Νάουσα, Aromanian: Niausta, South Slavic languages: Негуш, Negush) is a city in the Imathia Prefecture of Macedonia, Greece. Population 22,288. The urban area sits off the road linking Veria and Skydra. The farmlands lie to the east, the forested and grovy area in the western part and the Vermion Mountains to the west. Peaches, and other fruits and crops are very famous in the low lying areas of the province. Naousa is agriculturally famous for its jam products which are sold under the Naoussa brand name. The flavors are peach and strawberry. Its dry red wines are also well known, sold under the "Naoussa" denomination of origin. The city is situated west of the ancient Macedonian town of Mieza and the site of ancient School of Aristoteles. The area, according to Herodotus, was where the Gardens of King Midas were situated. Later, the Romans established, in the current position of the city, the colony of Nova Augusta. The name changed through the centuries to Niagusta, Niaousta and Niaousa, until it became today's Naousa. Naoussa has a large population of Aromanians, also known as Vlachs, and a small Roma population.
Historical population
| Year | Population | Change | Municipal population | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 19,430 | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 19,794 | 364/1.87% | 22,637 | - |
| 2001 | - | - | 22,288 | -349/-1,54% |
Sporting teams
- Naoussa FC which played at First National Division of Greece for one year (season 1993-94)
See also
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.