Messapia, Greece
Messapia
Μεσσάπια | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Euboea |
| Municipality | Dirfys-Messapia |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 433.26 km2 (167.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 13,327 |
| • Municipal unit density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ΧΑ |
Messapia (Greek: Μεσσάπια) is a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Dirfys-Messapia, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 433.26 km2.[3] Its name derives from the ancient river Messapios, which runs in the middle of the island. Population 13,327 (2011). The seat of the municipality was in Psachna.
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ 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.
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