Orestida
For the ancient territory, see Orestis (region).
| Orestida Ορεστίδα | |
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  Orestida | |
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Location within the region  | |
| Coordinates: 40°27′N 21°15′E / 40.450°N 21.250°ECoordinates: 40°27′N 21°15′E / 40.450°N 21.250°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Kastoria |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 349.3 km2 (134.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipality | 11,802 |
| • Municipality density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | KT |
Orestida (Greek: Ορεστίδα) is a municipality in the Kastoria regional unit, Greece. The seat of the municipality is in Argos Orestiko.[2]
The town of Argos Orestiko hosts the celebration of the ascension of the Holy Cross, in September. This is one of the biggest festivals of the regional unit of Kastoria.
Municipality
The municipality Orestida was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 2 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]
External links
- Official website (in Greek)
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- 1 2 Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
Administrative division of the Western Macedonia Region | ||
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| Regional unit of Florina |  | |
| Regional unit of Grevena | ||
| Regional unit of Kastoria | ||
| Regional unit of Kozani | ||
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