Naousa

Naousa, formerly Naoussa, is a city in the region of Macedonia in Greece. It is in the west part of Imathia prefecture. Its population is 22.288 inhabitants and its area is 300,89 km². Naousa is surrounded by orchards, producing peaches, apples, cherries and other fruits. It has a long and rich history because there are many archaeological places there. There is also the site of the ancient School of Aristotle where Alexander The Great studied moral philosophy, philosophy and politics.

Naousa
Νάουσα
Naousa under snow
Naousa under snow
Location
Coordinates 40°38′N 22°4′E / 40.633°N 22.067°E / 40.633; 22.067Coordinates: 40°38′N 22°4′E / 40.633°N 22.067°E / 40.633; 22.067
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center): 330 - 450 m (-1,146 ft)
Government
Country: Greece
Periphery: Central Macedonia
Population statistics (as of 2001[1])
Municipality
 - Population: 34,441
 - Area: 424.9 km² (164 sq mi)
 - Density: 81 /km² (210 /sq mi)
Codes
Postal: 592 00
Telephone: 23320
Auto: ΗΜ
Website
www.naoussa.gr
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Naousa in Imathia

Notable people

References

  1. PDF "(875 KB) 2001 Census". National Statistical Service of Greece (ΕΣΥΕ) (in Greek). www.statistics.gr. Retrieved 2007-10-30. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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