12 Facts About Katerini

1.

Katerini is a city and municipality in northern Greece, the capital city of Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, Greece.

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Municipality of Katerini was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 6 former municipalities, that became municipal units of the newly formed Katerini municipality.

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Katerini has a Mediterranean climate that is characterised by warm to hot, dry summers and cool and more humid winters .

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4.

Katerini is located near several villages which are renowned for their high quality products.

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5.

Mayor of Katerini is Konstantinos Koukodimos, a member of the Political Committee of New Democracy, who was elected in the 2019 local elections.

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Katerini is a popular tourist destination, that attracts tourist both from Greece and abroad.

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Katerini is surrounded by ancient archaeological sites as Dion, Leivithra, Pydna, Louloudies and Platamon Castle which are worth a visit.

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8.

Katerini is served by A1 and National Road 1 that run north-south from Evzonoi to Athens.

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9.

Aromanians of Katerini mainly descend from nearby Aromanian settlements of Livadi and Kokkinopilos, and in lesser numbers from Samarina, Moscopole, Avdella, Perivoli and Smixi.

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10.

Katerini has a relatively numerous Protestant community, as a result of the organised settlement of Evangelical Greek refugees from Asia Minor and Pontus .

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11.

Katerini city public schools is a part of the public education system consisting of member schools include, the Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Post Upper Secondary, and Higher Education.

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12.

Katerini is represented by two football teams in the national leagues; Pierikos, a club currently playing in the Football League 2, and the women's football club of Pierides Muses, playing in the Women's Second National Division.

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