Polichni
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Polichni Πολίχνη |
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 Polichni
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| Coordinates: 40°40′N 22°57′E / 40.667°N 22.950°ECoordinates: 40°40′N 22°57′E / 40.667°N 22.950°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Thessaloniki |
| Municipality | Pavlos Melas |
| • Municipal unit | 7.325 km2 (2.828 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 39,332 |
| • Municipal unit density | 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Polichni (Greek: Πολίχνη) is a suburb of the Thessaloniki Urban Area and was a former municipality in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pavlos Melas, of which it is a municipal unit. The population is 39,332 (2011 census), and it has a land area of 7.325 km².
Polichni is known for its cafeterias which are always full of people, especially the youth.
Polichni hosts two volleyball clubs, Epikouros Polichnis founded in 1975 and Pegasus Polichnis founded in 1982.
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