Kerkini
For the ancient Greek city in Ukraine, see Kerkinitis. For the lake, see Lake Kerkini.
| Kerkini Κερκίνη | |
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  Kerkini | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 41°13′N 23°05′E / 41.217°N 23.083°ECoordinates: 41°13′N 23°05′E / 41.217°N 23.083°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Serres |
| Municipality | Sintiki |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 6,695 |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 1,371 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΕΡ |
Kerkini (Greek: Κερκίνη) is a village and a former municipality in the Serres regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sintiki, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is named after ancient Kerkinitis lake (see map of Macedon). Population of the municipal unit 6,695 (2011). The seat was in Rodopoli.
Lake Kerkini by Vlahos Vaggelis
Lake Kerkini by Vlahos Vaggelis
References
- 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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