Naousa, Imathia
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| Coordinates: 40°38′N 22°4′E / 40.633°N 22.067°ECoordinates: 40°38′N 22°4′E / 40.633°N 22.067°E | ||
| Country | Greece | |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia | |
| Regional unit | Imathia | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality | 425.5 km2 (164.3 sq mi) | |
| • Municipal unit | 300.9 km2 (116.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 330 - 450 m (−1,150 ft) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Municipality | 32,494 | |
| • Municipality density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) | |
| • Municipal unit | 21,152 | |
| • Municipal unit density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
| Community | ||
| • Population | 19,268 (2011) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Postal code | 592 00 | |
| Area code(s) | 23320 | |
| Vehicle registration | ΗΜ | |
| Website | www.naoussa.gr | |
Naousa (Greek: Νάουσα, historically Νάουσσα - Naoussa), officially The Heroic City of Naousa is a city in the Imathia regional unit of Macedonia, Greece. Population 32,494 (2011). It is situated in the eastern foothills of the Vermio Mountains, 17 kilometres (11 miles) northwest of Veroia. Naousa is surrounded by orchards, producing peaches, apples, cherries and other fruits. The jam brand name Naousa is known all over Greece. Its dry red wines are also well known, sold under the "Naousa" denomination of origin. Naousa is also known for its parks (Municipal Park, Park of Saint Nicholas etc.) and for its ski resorts (3-5 Pigadia and Seli). Naoussa is home of one of the three female named Greek rivers, Arapitsa, together with Neda in Peloponnesus and Erkyna in Livadia.
An industrial center since the 19th century, for most of the 20th century the history of Naousa was closely intertwined with that of the Lanaras family, local industrialists who, at the height of their influence, employed almost half of Naousa's population in their textile factories. The Lanaras family built hospitals, social centers etc. while streets of Naousa were named after family members. In the 1990s and 2000s however, most of the local factories closed, leaving Naousa with a serious (and still unresolved) unemployment problem. Due to its industrial past, Naousa is traditionally a stronghold of the Communist Party of Greece.
The municipality Naousa was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units:
The municipality has an area of 425.491 km2, the municipal unit 300.891 km2.
The province of Naousa (Greek: Επαρχία Νάουσας) was one of the provinces of Imathia. It had the same territory as the present municipality. It was abolished in 2006.
The city is situated in ancient Emathia west of the ancient Macedonian town of Mieza and the site of ancient School of Aristotle. The area, according to Herodotus, was where the fertile Gardens of King Midas were situated. Later, in the current position of the city, the Romans established the colony of Nova Augusta. The name changed through the centuries to Niagusta, Niaousta and Niaousa, until it became today's Naousa. It was known as "Ağustos" during Ottoman rule.
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