Karitsa, Pieria
Karitsa
Καρίτσα | |
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Karitsa show Location within the regional unit | |
Coordinates: 40°11′15″N 22°28′55″E / 40.18750°N 22.48194°ECoordinates: 40°11′15″N 22°28′55″E / 40.18750°N 22.48194°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
Regional unit | Pieria |
Municipality | Dio-Olympos |
Municipal unit | Dio |
Highest elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Community | |
• Population | 2,025 (2011) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 601 00 |
Area code(s) | 23510 |
Vehicle registration | KN |
Karitsa (Greek: Καρίτσα) is a lowland Aromanian (Vlach) town of the former Municipality of Dio, which is part of the municipality of Dio-Olympos, in the Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. The population was 2,025 people as of 2011.[2] It is located 13 km south of Katerini.
Livestock farming and tobacco growing are the main occupations of the residents. Also produced is corn, beet, endive, kiwi, and cereals.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Notes[]
Categories:
- Populated places in Pieria (regional unit)
- Aromanian settlements in Greece