Siatista
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Siatista Σιάτιστα |
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 Siatista
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| Coordinates: 40°15.5′N 21°33′E / 40.2583°N 21.550°ECoordinates: 40°15.5′N 21°33′E / 40.2583°N 21.550°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Kozani |
| Municipality | Voio |
| • Municipal unit | 158.524 km2 (61.206 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 980 m (3,220 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 6,247 |
| • Municipal unit density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
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| • Population | 5,490 (2011) |
| • Area (km2) | 94.426 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 503 00 |
| Area code(s) | 0030-2465-xxx-xxx |
| Vehicle registration | KZ |
Siatista (Greek: Σιάτιστα) is a town and a former municipality in Kozani regional unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Voio, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It lies 28 kilometres (17 miles) southwest of Kozani. The municipal unit has an area of 158.524 km2, the community 94.426 km2. The 2011 census recorded 5,490 residents in the town and 6,247 in the municipal unit. It was built on the austral slope of the Velia mountain on an (average) height of 930 metres (3,051 feet). The first name of the city was Kalyvia, because the city was known for its huts. This name is referenced in the archives of the Zavordas Monastery.
The municipal unit of Siatista consists of the following municipal communities (populations as of 2011):
The municipal community of Palaiokastro comprises two settlements: Palaiokastro and Dafnero.
In 1745, the city is referenced in a formal document of Joseph, Patriarch of Ohrid. The commercial ties between Siatista and many European countries during 17th and 18th centuries were very successful, and allowed the inhabitants to build many mansions and churches with wonderful frescos and icons.
Siatista lies in a unique setting where its mountains and wilderness provide a strong sense of solitude. As a result, many Siatistan had to become merchants as to import (or export) necessary goods. Many of them found their way abroad permanently or temporarily where they distinguished themselves as able and reliable merchants. Many of them who became wealthy never return in their town staying for ever in the big cities all over the Balkan Peninsula. Those who choose to return built large and elegant mansions distinguished by their thick walls, imposing doors, lavishly decorated "ondas", gorgeous stained glasses, and lively colours in the folk paintings on their walls. All of this embodies their high standard of living, a rather rare phenomenon for such an isolated town. Many of those mansions are still in good shape today in the old city.
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