Kato Nevrokopi
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Kato Nevrokopi is a municipality
and town within that municipality in the northwest section of the Drama peripheral unit, Greece
. Before the 2011 local government reform, it was the largest municipality in all of Greece, covering an area of 873.552 km² (337.28 sq mi). The 2001 census reported a population of 8,026 inhabitants. The region is known for the very low temperatures during the winter and for its famous agricultural products such as potatoes and beans. The area has several features to attract tourists: the ski center of Falakro
, the traditional settlement in the village of Granitis (pop. 102), the historical bunker of Lise, the artificial lakes of Lefkogeia
and Potamoí
, the spectacular routes in the forests, the old churches. The forest paths offer excellent views to hikers. The largest towns are Kato Nevrokopi (the municipal seat, pop. 2,072), Volax
(1,190), Perithori (833), Levkogeia (573), Kato Vrontou (528), and Ochyro (510). On the territory of the municipality are located several abandoned villages, including Monastiri and Mavrohori.
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
For the new municipalities of Greece see the Kallikratis ProgrammeThe municipalities and communities of Greece are one of several levels of government within the organizational structure of that country. Thirteen regions called peripheries form the largest unit of government beneath the State. ...
and town within that municipality in the northwest section of the Drama peripheral unit, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Before the 2011 local government reform, it was the largest municipality in all of Greece, covering an area of 873.552 km² (337.28 sq mi). The 2001 census reported a population of 8,026 inhabitants. The region is known for the very low temperatures during the winter and for its famous agricultural products such as potatoes and beans. The area has several features to attract tourists: the ski center of Falakro
Falakro
Falakro Oros is a mountain in northern Greece, in the prefecture of Drama, Greece. A ski resort is available...
, the traditional settlement in the village of Granitis (pop. 102), the historical bunker of Lise, the artificial lakes of Lefkogeia
Lefkogeia
Lefkogeia is a village in the municipal unit of Foinikas, Rethymno peripheral unit, Crete, Greece. The village has 289 inhabitants....
and Potamoí
Potamoi, Drama
Potamoi , until 1927 known as Borovo , is a village in the Drama Prefecture, Greece.-Geography:Potamoi is situated in the Chech region, at the mouth of the Dospat River on the left shore of the Mesta River.-History:...
, the spectacular routes in the forests, the old churches. The forest paths offer excellent views to hikers. The largest towns are Kato Nevrokopi (the municipal seat, pop. 2,072), Volax
Volax
Volax or Volakas is a small village on the island of Tinos, in the Cyclades, Greece. The population was 51 at the 2011 census.Its unique surrounding of big round rocks gives the whole landscape a lunar appearance. It was established in the 14th-century or older. It lies on a little plateau in the...
(1,190), Perithori (833), Levkogeia (573), Kato Vrontou (528), and Ochyro (510). On the territory of the municipality are located several abandoned villages, including Monastiri and Mavrohori.