Asvestochori, Thessaloniki
Asvestochori
Ασβεστοχώρι | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Thessaloniki |
| Municipality | Pylaia-Chortiatis |
| Municipal unit | Chortiatis |
| • Community | 34.344 km2 (13.260 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Community | 6,393 |
| • Community density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 570 10 |
| Area code(s) | +30-231x-xxx-xxx |
| Vehicle registration | NAx-xxxx to NXx-xxxx |
Asvestochori (Greek: Ασβεστοχώρι) is a small town and a community of the Pylaia-Chortiatis municipality.[2] Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Chortiatis, of which it was a municipal district.[2] The 2011 census recorded 6,393 inhabitants in the community. The community of Asvestochori covers an area of 34.344 km2.[3]
Under the Turkish rule name of the town was called Kireç (lit. lime). It is reported that during the Population exchange between Greece and Turkey a guest house that can accommodate 5000 immigrants was built by Red Crescent in Kireç.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ a b Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ Emgili, Fahriye, Yunanistan'dan Mersin'e Köklerinden Koparılmış Hayatlar, Bilge Kültür Sanat Pub., 1st edition, Istanbul 2011, ISBN 978-605-5506-63-6 p.67 (in Turkish)
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