. It is divided into the
The periphery of West Macedonia is situated in north-western Greece, bordering with the peripheries of
(west), and bounded to the north at the international borders of Greece with the
Although it covers a total surface of (7,2% of country’s total), it has a total population of 302,892 inhabitants (2.9% of the country’s total), thus it is a low-density populated Region (32 per km², as compared to the country’s 79.7 relevant figure). This is mainly due to the mountainous nature of the Region, as 82% of the total surface are mountainous and semi-mountainous areas. This is also reflected in the population distribution, as the major part of the population (56%) lives in rural areas. Capital of the periphery is
with 47,451 inhabitants. Other main towns are
The Region has one operational Industrial Area in Florina and another one under construction in Kozani. The secondary sector is very important for the Regional economy, mainly due to the mining activities, the production of electric power (70% of country’s total power is produced in the Region) and the fur-leather sector. However, “soft” structures have not followed the general improvement of heavy infrastructures, a situation that has to be remedied, in order to achieve an overall higher economic development of the Region. The R&D services are at a rather low level: only 3,5% of the country’s total research foundations are situated in the Region. Among them, the Technological Educational Institute plays an important role in supporting the regional research and educational efforts. However, an enhanced interaction with SME’s will be a crucial factor, in order to improve the productivity and the added value of products and services generated in the Region of Western Macedonia. Some of its more famous products are
(Trans – European Network) that crosses the Region, along with its two vertical National Roads, form a network that dramatically improves the transport conditions in the Region and alter its traditional “isolation” image, mainly due to its mountainous landscape. On the other hand, the railroad network is insufficient and the two airports (Kozani and Kastoria) can only serve small passenger planes. The telecommunication network has drastically improved over the last decade, providing the regional population with adequate services and modern facilities.
The last years the region is being developed in tourism mainly on winter. It is the only Greek periphery without sea coast, but on the other side there are a lot of lakes, mountains, graphic villages and two big ski centers in
The building of West Macedonia Periphery is located in Zone of Alternate Urban Planning (ZEP) in the city of Kozani.
Biggest towns in each prefecture, according to the census of 2001 (only towns with population more than 1,000 recorded):
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(km²) | | PopulationIn biology, a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular species; in sociology, a collection of human beings. Individuals within a population share a factor may be reduced by statistical means, but such a generalization may be too vague to imply anything...
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Grevena Grevena is a prefecture in Greece. Its capital is the city of Grevena. Much of the prefecture is mountainous. According to the 2001 Greek census, Grevena is the least densely populated and third-least populous prefecture in Greece. It was created in 1967 out of the old Grevena-Kozani prefecture...
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Grevena Grevena is a town and municipality in Greece, capital of the Grevena Prefecture. The town'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...
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Grevena Grevena is a town and municipality in Greece, capital of the Grevena Prefecture. The town'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...
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Deskati Deskati is a municipality in the Grevena Prefecture, Greece.Deskati is famous for its Andromana, an event that happens at the end of spring, where men stand on each other's shoulders to create a large structure with their bodies...
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Irakleotes Irakleotes is a municipality in the Grevena Prefecture, Greece. Population 3,080 . The seat of the municipality is in Agios Georgios....
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Ventzio Ventzio is a municipality in the Grevena Prefecture, Greece. Population 2,957 . The seat of the municipality is in Knidi....
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Chasia Chasia, also Chassia, Hasia or Hassia may refer to:*Chasia, a mountain in the southern Grevena Prefecture in Greece*Chasia, Grevena, a municipality in the Grevena prefecture, Greece...
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Theodoros Ziakas Theodoros Ziakas is a municipality in the Grevena Prefecture, Greece. It was named after Theodoros Ziakas, a 19th century leader of the Greek struggle for independence. Population 2,855 . The seat of the municipality is in Mavranaioi. The village stands in 900 meters....
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Kosmas o Aitolos Kosmas o Aitolos is a municipality in the Grevena Prefecture, Greece. It is named after the 18th century Greek saint Cosmas of Aetolia. Population 1,792 . The seat of the municipality is in Megaro....
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Gorgiani Gorgiani is a municipality in the Grevena Prefecture, Greece. Population 1,707 . The seat of the municipality is in Kipoureio....
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KastoriaKastoria Prefecture is one of the fifty-one prefectures of Greece. Its capital is the city of Kastoria, and its population was estimated at 51,934 inhabitants in the most recent census. The prefecture is situated at the western end of Macedonia in the far north of the country. It borders the...
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KastoriaKastoria is a city in northern Greece in the periphery of West Macedonia. It is the capital of Kastoria Prefecture, located at . The town's population is estimated as some 20,660 people . It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone...
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KastoriaKastoria is a city in northern Greece in the periphery of West Macedonia. It is the capital of Kastoria Prefecture, located at . The town's population is estimated as some 20,660 people . It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone...
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Orestida Argos Orestiko , formerly Orestidos and Hrupishta , is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece. Population 9,918 . The city of Argos Orestikon hosts the celebration of the ascension of the Holy Cross, in September. This is one of the biggest festivals of the prefecture of Kastoria....
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Agia Triada Agia Triada is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece. Population 6,117 . The seat of the municipality is in Maniakoi....
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Mesopotamia Mesopotamia is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece, population 4,100 ....
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Makednos Makednoi is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece . The seat of the municipality is in Mavrochori. It is comprised of three municipal departments: Dispilio , Mavrochori and Polykarpi ....
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Ion Dragoumis Ion Dragoumis is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece, named after the Greek diplomat Ion Dragoumis. Population 3,457 . The seat of the municipality is in Vogatsiko....
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Agioi Anargyroi Agioi Anargyroi is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece. Population 2,845 . The seat of the municipality is in Korisos....
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Nestorio Nestorio is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture of Macedonia, Greece. Population 1,782 . Nestorio is a small picturesque village 28 km southwestwards of Kastoria...
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Vitsi Vitsi is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture of Greece. It takes its name from Mount Vitsi which is the highest point within the municipality. The population is 1,473 . It includes the villages of Sidirohori , Fotini , Metamorfosi , Tichio , Vissinia , Oxia , Polikerasos and Pimeniko...
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Akrites Akrites is a municipality in the Kastoria Prefecture, Greece. Population 1,109 . The seat of the municipality is in Dipotamia....
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KozaniKozani is a prefecture in Greece, located in western Macedonia. Its capital is the city of Kozani.It is bounded by the prefectures of Kastoria to the west and northwest, Florina to the north, Pella to the northeast, Imathia and Pieria to the east, Larissa to the southeast, and Grevena to the...
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KozaniKozani is a city in northern Greece, capital of Kozani Prefecture and of West Macedonia periphery. It is located in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley...
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KozaniKozani is a city in northern Greece, capital of Kozani Prefecture and of West Macedonia periphery. It is located in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley...
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PtolemaidaPtolemaida is a city in Northern Greece. It lies in the prefecture of Kozani, which is part of the periphery of West Macedonia...
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Ellispontos Ellispontos is a municipality in Kozani Prefecture, Greece. The population is 7,966 . The seat of the municipality is in Koilada....
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Siatista Siatista is a town of the Kozani prefecture, 28 km southeast of its capital city. It was built on the austral slope of the Velia mountain on an height of 930 m. The first name of the city was Kalivia, because the city was known for its huts...
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Elimeia Elimeia is a municipality in Kozani Prefecture, Greece. The population is 6,429 . The seat of the municipality is in Krokos. Elimeia is expected to join the municipality of Kozani until the end of September 2006. In the referendum that took place in the spring of 2006, 55% of the habitants voted...
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Neapoli Neapoli is a municipality in the Kozani Prefecture, Greece. It has a population of 5,121 ....
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Mouriki Mouriki is a municipality in the Kozani Prefecture, Greece. The population in 2001 was 4,896. The seat of the municipality is in Emporio....
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Askio Askio , older form: -n is a municipality in the Kozani Prefecture, Greece. Population 5,130 . The seat of the municipality is in Kaloneri. It is named after the Askio mountain range which covers most of the municipality....
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Tsotyli Tsotyli is a village and a municipality in Kozani Prefecture, Greece. Population 4,753 . It is a famous western Greek area, especially known for its old housing estate . The Archeological Museum of Tsotili is notable as well.Starting from Tsotyli, you may visit Apidea, of archaeological...
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Aiani Aiani or Kalliani is a municipality in the Kozani Prefecture, 20 km south of Kozani city, West Macedonia, Greece. Population 3,816 .-History:...
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Velventos Velventos is a town and a municipality in northern Greece, in the Kozani Prefecture. It lies at the foot of the Pierian Mountains, 33 km northeast of the city of Kozani. It is located near the artificial lake of Polyfytos. The town has a population of 3,738 . The overwhelming majority of the...
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Vermio Vermio is a municipality that lies in Western Macedonia, Greece in the prefecture of Kozani. As of 2001, it had a total population of 3483 permanent inhabitants. The seat of the municipality is in Komnina.-References:*...
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Dimitrios Ypsilantis Dimitrios Ypsilantis is a municipality in the Kozani Prefecture, Greece, named after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a 19th century leader of the Greek struggle for independence. Population 3,018 . The seat of the municipality is in Mavrodendri....
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Kamvounia Kamvounia is a municipality in Kozani Prefecture, Greece. The population is 2,257 . The seat of the municipality is in Tranovalto....
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Livadero Livadero is a community in the Kozani Prefecture, Greece. The population in 2001 was 1,645. The postal code is 50500.-External links:***...
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Agia Paraskevi Agia Paraskevi is a municipality in the Kozani Prefecture, Greece. The population in 2001 was 1,977. The seat of the municipality is in Agios Christoforos....
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Florina Flórina Prefecture is one of the prefectures of Greece. It is located in northwestern Macedonia, in the Periphery of West Macedonia. Its capital is the city of Flórina. A diverse range of dialects are spoken in the prefecture alongside the official standard and local Macedonian varieties of Greek...
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FlorinaFlorina is a town and municipality in mountainous northwestern Macedonia, Greece and its motto is, 'Where Greece begins'. It is also the Metropolitan seat for the region. It lies in the central part of Florina Prefecture, of which it is the capital. Florina belongs to the periphery of West Macedonia...
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FlorinaFlorina is a town and municipality in mountainous northwestern Macedonia, Greece and its motto is, 'Where Greece begins'. It is also the Metropolitan seat for the region. It lies in the central part of Florina Prefecture, of which it is the capital. Florina belongs to the periphery of West Macedonia...
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Amyntaio Amyntaio is a town and municipality in the Florina Prefecture of Macedonia, Greece. The population of Amyntaio proper is 4,407, while that of the entire municipality is 8,378...
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Meliti Meliti is a municipality in the Florina Prefecture, Greece. The seat of the municipality is in Neochoraki.-Villages:*Neochoraki**Agios Athanasios*Vevi*Palestra*Meliti*Itea*Lofi*Achlada**Ano Achlada**Yoruki*Tripotamos*Pappayannis*Sitaria...
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Perasma Perasma is a village located in a plain, 6 km southeast of Florina, Greece. The population was 5,510 in 2001....
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Filotas Filotas is a municipality and village, in the Florina Prefecture, Greece. Population 4,532 ....
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Kato KleinesKato Kleines is a municipality and village in the Florina Prefecture, Greece, 7 km north of the city of Florina. The population was 3,963 in 2001.- History :...
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Aetos Aetos is a municipality and village 18 km southeast of Florina, Greece. In 2001 it had a population 3,727....
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PrespesPrespes is a municipality in the Florina Prefecture, Greece. Population 1,851 . The seat of the municipality is in Laimos....
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Lechovo Lechovo is a community in the Florina Prefecture, Greece. Population 1,227 . The picturesque village is set amongst the mountains of Northern Greece and the main road runs through the town's centre. The town features a museum, a soccer pitch and an indoor handball stadium. The town has stone...
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KozaniKozani is a city in northern Greece, capital of Kozani Prefecture and of West Macedonia periphery. It is located in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley...
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and the technological faculties help in the intellectual growth of region. There is a big number of students who's studying main in the Pedagogic Department and in Department of Balkan study of the University in