Pieria (regional unit)
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Pieria Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πιερίας |
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| Regional unit | |
Municipalities of Pieria
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 Pieria within Greece |
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| Coordinates: 40°15′N 22°25′E / 40.250°N 22.417°ECoordinates: 40°15′N 22°25′E / 40.250°N 22.417°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Central Macedonia |
| Capital | Katerini |
| Government | |
| • Vice Governor | Sofia Mavridou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,516 km2 (585 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 126,698 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 60x xx |
| Area codes | 235x0 |
| Car plates | ΚΝ |
| Website | www |
Pieria (Greek: Πιερία) is one of the regional units of Greece located in the southern part of the Region of Central Macedonia, within the historical province of Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Katerini. Pieria is the smallest regional unit within Macedonia. The name Pieria originates from the ancient Pieres tribe. In Pieria, there are many sites of archeological interest, such as Dion, Pydna and Platamonas. Pieria is also home to Mt. Pierus where Hermes launches himself from to visit Calypso (Odyssey 5.50), home to Orpheus and the Muses, as well as the Pierian Spring. Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and throne of the ancient Greek gods, is located in the southern part of Pieria. Other ancient cities included Leibethra and Pimpleia.
The Pieria regional unit is bordered by Larissa (Thessaly) to the south and west, Kozani to the west and Imathia to the north. The Pierian Mountains lie to the west. The Thermaic Gulf lies to the east. It also has a valley by the GR-13. Most of the population live within the Olympian Riviera. The lowest point is the Thermian Gulf and the highest point is Mount Olympus.
It combines extensive plains, high mountains and sandy beaches. The region's beauty gives it a great potential for further tourist development.
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