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Grevena (Greek: Γρεβενά) is a town and municipality in Greece, capital of the Grevena Prefecture. The towns's current population is 10,177 citizens; it lies about 400 km from Athens and about 180 km from Thessaloniki. The municipality's population is 15,481. Population density was the smallest of the region until the 1990s, while Grevena has been linked with the Via Egnatia since the early-2000s, now connecting Igoumenitsa with the Evros of Alexandroupoli at the border with Turkey. Its mountains surround the municipality, which is situated by the river Greveniotikos which flows into the Aliakmon. Other significant towns in the municipality are Amygdaliés and Méga Seiríni.
[edit] History
The earthquake that occurred in the region on 13 May 1995 with an intensity of 6.6 R caused only material damage. Another earthquake on Monday January 5, 2005 measured 4.9 R, near Grevena. It took place at 18:00 (UTC), 20:00 local time (EET), and no damage was reported. Another earthquake with a measured intensity of 5.4 R occurred on Thursday July 17, 2007, 19:23 (UTC), 21:23 local time (EET), followed by weak seismic activity. Some older buildings were lightly damaged, in villages northeast of Grevena.
[edit] Municipal districts
- Agioi Theodoroi
- Aimilianos
- Anthrakia
- Despoti
- Georgitsa
- Melissi
- Amygdalies
- Elatos
- Elefthero
- Felli
- Kalochoi
- Kyrakali
- Mega Seirini
- Myrsina (Grevena)
- Rodia
- Syndendro
- Vatolakkos
[edit] Subdivisions
- Doxaras (pop: 212)
- Kalamitsi (pop: 58)
[edit] Historical Population
| Year |
Population |
Change |
Municipal population |
Change |
| 1981 |
7,739 |
— |
— |
— |
| 1991 |
9,345 |
+1,606/+20.75% |
14,986 |
— |
| 2001 |
10,177 |
+4832/8.90% |
15,481 |
+495/3.32% |
Population statistics, 1981-2001.
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