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{{other uses|Pella (disambiguation)}}
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'''Pella''' ({{lang-el|Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πέλλας}}) is one of the [[regional units of Greece]], in the geographic [[Geographic regions of Greece|region]] of [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]]. It is part of the [[Modern regions of Greece|Region]] of [[Central Macedonia]]. It is named after the ancient city of [[Pella]], the capital of [[ancient Macedonia]] and the birthplace of [[Alexander the Great]].<ref name="Establishment">{{cite book | title=Administrative subdivisions of countries: a comprehensive world reference, 1900 through 1998 | first=Gwillim | last=Law | publisher=McFarland | year=1999 | isbn=978-0-7864-0729-3 | page=[https://archive.org/details/administrativesu0000lawg/page/152 152] | url=https://archive.org/details/administrativesu0000lawg/page/152 }}</ref> The capital of Pella is [[Edessa, Greece|Edessa]] with a population of 19,036 inhabitants according to the census of 2011, while the largest town is [[Giannitsa]]. Other towns include [[Aridaia]], [[Skydra]], Arnissa and Krya Vrysi.
'''Pella''' ({{langx|el|Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πέλλας}}) is one of the [[regional units of Greece]], in the geographic [[Geographic regions of Greece|region]] of [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]]. It is part of the [[Modern regions of Greece|Region]] of [[Central Macedonia]]. It is named after the ancient city of [[Pella]], the capital of [[ancient Macedonia]] and the birthplace of [[Alexander the Great]].<ref name="Establishment">{{cite book | title=Administrative subdivisions of countries: a comprehensive world reference, 1900 through 1998 | first=Gwillim | last=Law | publisher=McFarland | year=1999 | isbn=978-0-7864-0729-3 | page=[https://archive.org/details/administrativesu0000lawg/page/152 152] | url=https://archive.org/details/administrativesu0000lawg/page/152 }}</ref> The capital of Pella is [[Edessa, Greece|Edessa]] with a population of 19,036 inhabitants according to the census of 2021, while the largest town is [[Giannitsa]]. Other towns include [[Aridaia]], [[Skydra]], [[Arnissa]], [[Exaplatanos]] and [[Krya Vrysi, Pella|Krya Vrysi]].


==Administration==
==Administration==
According to the [[2011 Greek census|2011 census]] the population of the regional unit of Pella was 139,680.<ref name=Kallikratis/> It is subdivided into 4 municipalities. These are:<ref name=Kallikratis>{{cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGYK2xFpSwMnXdtvSoClrL8-SrPzKAEPjjtIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6hq6ZkZV96FIukI0UzcPsWCK0LpLhpa7rhiWB4R5ntTnoWw7U8E1Amg.|title=ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text|language=el|publisher=[[Government Gazette (Greece)|Government Gazette]]}}</ref>


The regional unit of Pella is subdivided into 4 municipalities. These are:<ref name=Kallikratis>{{cite web|url= http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf |title=Kallikratis reform law text }}</ref>
*[[Almopia]] (2)
*[[Almopia]] (2)
*[[Edessa, Greece|Edessa]] (1)
*[[Edessa, Greece|Edessa]] (1)
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*[[Skydra]] (4)
*[[Skydra]] (4)


===Regional unit===
===Prefecture===
[[File:Edessa Waterfall.jpg|thumb|Edessa Waterfall]]
[[File:Edessa Waterfall.jpg|thumb|Edessa Waterfall]]
[[File:Statue of Alexander the Great riding Bucephalus and carrying a winged statue of Nike (square of Alexander the Great) in Pella city (6914694770).jpg|thumb|Statue of [[Alexander the Great]] in [[Pella (municipality)]].]]
[[File:Statue of Alexander the Great riding Bucephalus and carrying a winged statue of Nike (square of Alexander the Great) in Pella city (6914694770).jpg|thumb|Statue of [[Alexander the Great]] in [[Pella (municipality)]].]]
[[File:Πύργος του ρολογιού.jpg|thumb|Clocktower of [[Giannitsa]]]]
[[File:Πύργος του ρολογιού.jpg|thumb|Clocktower of [[Giannitsa]]]]


As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit of Pella was created out of the former [[prefectures of Greece|prefecture]] Pella ({{langx|el|Νομός Πέλλας}}). The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.<ref name=Kallikratis/>
Administratively, Pella is divided into four municipalities (Kallikratis). According to the [[2011 Greek census|2011 census]] the population of the regional unit was 139,680.<ref name=Kallikratis/>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! New municipality !! Old municipalities !! Seat
! New municipality !! Old municipalities !! Seat
|-
|-
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=== Provinces ===
=== Provinces ===
The former prefecture of Pella was subdivided into the following [[Provinces of Greece|provinces]]:<ref name=census91>{{cite web|url= http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00086.pdf |title=Detailed census results 1991 }}&nbsp;{{small|(39&nbsp;MB)}} {{in lang|el|fr}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! [[Provinces of Greece|Provinces]] of Pella Prefecture !! Seat (if different)
! Provinces of Pella Prefecture !! Seat (if different)
|-
|-
| Province of [[Almopia]] || [[Aridaia]]
| Province of [[Almopia]] || [[Aridaia]]
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==Geography==
==Geography==
The regional unit covers an area of {{convert|2,505.8|km2|sqmi|frac=8}}, the majority of which is covered by arable land, forests and pastures. Mountainous areas surrounding Pella are Mount Voras (Kaimaktsalan) (2,524 metres), [[Mount Vermion]] (2,027 metres), [[Mount Paiko]] (1,458 metres), Mount Jenna (2,182 metres) and Mount Pinovo (2,154 metres). The main plains are Pozar in the north and the vast plain of [[Giannitsa|Giannitsà]] in the southeastern part. Other natural features of the area include Lakes [[Lake Vegoritida|Vegoritida]] and Agra, and Rivers [[Loudias River|Loudias]] and Edessian. Pella's southernmost portion is flat and in ancient times, it was a gulf connected to the [[Aegean Sea]]. The elevation in the south does not exceed about {{convert|5|to|10|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above sea level. Pella has surface and groundwater resources. There are a number of archaeological sites in the area.
The regional unit covers an area of {{convert|2,505.8|km2|sqmi|frac=8}}, the majority of which is covered by arable land, forests and pastures. Mountainous areas surrounding Pella are the [[Voras Mountains]] (with [[Kaimaktsalan]] reaching a height of 2,524{{nbsp}}m), [[Mount Vermion]] (2,027{{nbsp}}m), [[Mount Paiko]] (1,458{{nbsp}}m), [[Mount Tzenna]] (2,182{{nbsp}}m) and [[Mount Pinovo]] (2,154{{nbsp}}m). The main plains are Pozar in the north and the vast plain of [[Giannitsa|Giannitsà]] in the southeastern part. Other natural features of the area include Lakes [[Lake Vegoritida|Vegoritida]] and Agra, and Rivers [[Loudias River|Loudias]] and Edessian. Pella's southernmost portion is flat and in ancient times, it was a gulf connected to the [[Aegean Sea]]. The elevation in the south does not exceed about {{convert|5|to|10|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above sea level. Pella has surface and groundwater resources. There are a number of archaeological sites in the area.


Pella isborder the regional units of [[Kilkis (regional unit)|Kilkis]] to the northeast, [[Thessaloniki (regional unit)|Thessaloniki]] to the east, [[Imathia]] to the south, [[Kozani (regional unit)|Kozani]] to the southwest, by Lake Vegoritida to the southwest, and by [[Florina (regional unit)|Florina]] to the west. To the north, it is bounded by the national border between Greece and [[North Macedonia]].
Pella borders the regional units of [[Kilkis (regional unit)|Kilkis]] to the northeast, [[Thessaloniki (regional unit)|Thessaloniki]] to the east, [[Imathia]] to the south, [[Kozani (regional unit)|Kozani]] to the southwest, by Lake Vegoritida to the southwest, and by [[Florina (regional unit)|Florina]] to the west. To the north, it is bounded by the national border between Greece and [[North Macedonia]].


==History==
==History==

[[File:Pella Banner.jpg|750px|Pella Banner]]
[[File:Pella Banner.jpg|750px|Pella Banner]]

[[File:20090711 Aridaia Loutra 1.jpg|thumb|Pozar Thermal Baths]]
[[File:20090711 Aridaia Loutra 1.jpg|thumb|Pozar Thermal Baths]]
[[File:Kaimaktsalan 2009 SL training.jpg|thumb|Kaimaktsalan Ski Area]]
[[File:Kaimaktsalan 2009 SL training.jpg|thumb|Kaimaktsalan Ski Area]]
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==Tourism==
==Tourism==
*'''Ancient [[Pella]] and [[Archaeological Museum of Pella]]''': The capital of ancient Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. A number of archaeological findings are housed in the Palace and the New Museum.<ref>http://www.pella-museum.gr/</ref>
*'''Ancient [[Pella]] and [[Archaeological Museum of Pella]]''': The capital of ancient Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. A number of archaeological findings are housed in the Palace and the New Museum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pella-museum.gr/ |title=Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πέλλας &#124; Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πέλλας - Πέλλα |language=el |publisher=Pella-museum.gr |date=2022-03-31 |accessdate=2022-04-14}}</ref>
*'''[[Loudias River]]'''
*'''[[Loudias River]]'''
*'''Waterfalls in the city of [[Edessa, Greece|Edessa]]''' <ref>http://www.europeanwaterfalls.com/waterfalls/edessa-waterfalls-2/</ref>
*'''Waterfalls in the city of [[Edessa, Greece|Edessa]]''' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europeanwaterfalls.com/waterfalls/edessa-waterfalls-2/|title = Edessa waterfalls - European waterfalls}}</ref>
*'''Pozar thermal baths''': The hot springs are located in a mountainous area (altitude 360–390 m) and occupy an area of {{convert|75|acre|ha|order=flip}}. Five spa gush along the warm river, which continues to flow in the basin of Almopia.
*'''Pozar thermal baths''': The hot springs are located in a mountainous area (altitude 360–390 m) and occupy an area of {{convert|75|acre|ha|order=flip}}. Five spa gush along the warm river, which continues to flow in the basin of Almopia.
*'''[[Kaimakchalan]] ski resort''': Mount Kaimakchalan or Vorras is the third largest in height mount in Greece (altitude 2,524 m). There is a ski area with 16 ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain there is the village of Agios Athanasios.
*'''[[Kaimakchalan]] ski resort''': Mount Kaimakchalan or Vorras is the third largest in height mount in Greece (altitude 2,524 m). There is a ski area with 16 ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain there is the village of Agios Athanasios.
*'''[[Giannitsa]] Ottoman monuments''': At the city of Giannitsa there are a lot of buildings from the Ottoman period like the Clock Tower, Mausoleum and baths of Gazi Evrenos, House of Emin Bey, The Baths and the mausoleum of Ahmet Bey, Mosque of Sheikh Ilachi, Mosque of Iskender Bey.<ref>https://www.kaimaktsalan-voras.com/en/monument/giannitsa-clock-tower-12/</ref>
*'''[[Giannitsa]] Ottoman monuments''': At the city of Giannitsa there are a lot of buildings from the Ottoman period like the Clock Tower, Mausoleum and baths of Gazi Evrenos, House of Emin Bey, The Baths and the mausoleum of Ahmet Bey, Mosque of Sheikh Ilachi, Mosque of Iskender Bey.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kaimaktsalan-voras.com/en/monument/giannitsa-clock-tower-12/|title=Giannitsa Clock Tower}}</ref>


==Agriculture==
==Agriculture==
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==See also==
==See also==

*[[List of settlements in the Pella regional unit]]
*[[List of settlements in the Pella regional unit]]
*[[Former toponyms of places in Pella Prefecture]]
*[[Former toponyms of places in Pella Prefecture]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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{{Kallikratis-Central Macedonia}}
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{{Prefectures of Greece}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat|Pella Regional Unit}}
*[http://www.napella.gr/ Official website of the prefecture of Pella]
*[http://www.napella.gr/ Official website of the prefecture of Pella]
*[https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/815748 Tzena - Pinovo - East Voras terrain map] by Geopsis
*[http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=7289 Map & info of Pella Prefecture]

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{{Kallikratis-Central Macedonia}}
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{{Prefectures of Greece}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Pella (regional unit)| ]]
[[Category:Pella (regional unit)| ]]

Latest revision as of 03:28, 23 October 2024

For other uses, see Pella (disambiguation).
Pella
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Πέλλας
Regional unit
Municipalities of Pella
Municipalities of Pella
Pella is located in Greece
Pella
Pella
Pella within Greece
Coordinates: 40°55′N 22°05′E / 40.917°N 22.083°E / 40.917; 22.083
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
SeatEdessa
Area
 • Total
2,506 km2 (968 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
126,740
 • Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
58x xx
Area code(s)238x0
Vehicle registrationΕΕ
Websitewww.pella.gr

Pella (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πέλλας) is one of the regional units of Greece, in the geographic region of Macedonia. It is part of the Region of Central Macedonia. It is named after the ancient city of Pella, the capital of ancient Macedonia and the birthplace of Alexander the Great.[2] The capital of Pella is Edessa with a population of 19,036 inhabitants according to the census of 2021, while the largest town is Giannitsa. Other towns include Aridaia, Skydra, Arnissa, Exaplatanos and Krya Vrysi.

Administration

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According to the 2011 census the population of the regional unit of Pella was 139,680.[3] It is subdivided into 4 municipalities. These are:[3]

Prefecture

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Edessa Waterfall
Statue of Alexander the Great in Pella (municipality).
Clocktower of Giannitsa

As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit of Pella was created out of the former prefecture Pella (Greek: Νομός Πέλλας). The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.[3]

New municipality Old municipalities Seat
Almopia Aridaia Aridaia
Exaplatanos
Edessa Edessa Edessa
Vegoritida
Pella Pella Giannitsa
Giannitsa
Krya Vrysi
Kyrros
Megas Alexandros
Skydra Skydra Skydra
Meniida

Provinces

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The former prefecture of Pella was subdivided into the following provinces:[4]

Provinces of Pella Prefecture Seat (if different)
Province of Almopia Aridaia
Province of Edessa
Province of Giannitsa

Note: Provinces no longer hold any legal status in Greece.

Geography

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The regional unit covers an area of 2,505.8 square kilometres (967+1⁄2 sq mi), the majority of which is covered by arable land, forests and pastures. Mountainous areas surrounding Pella are the Voras Mountains (with Kaimaktsalan reaching a height of 2,524 m), Mount Vermion (2,027 m), Mount Paiko (1,458 m), Mount Tzenna (2,182 m) and Mount Pinovo (2,154 m). The main plains are Pozar in the north and the vast plain of Giannitsà in the southeastern part. Other natural features of the area include Lakes Vegoritida and Agra, and Rivers Loudias and Edessian. Pella's southernmost portion is flat and in ancient times, it was a gulf connected to the Aegean Sea. The elevation in the south does not exceed about 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft) above sea level. Pella has surface and groundwater resources. There are a number of archaeological sites in the area.

Pella borders the regional units of Kilkis to the northeast, Thessaloniki to the east, Imathia to the south, Kozani to the southwest, by Lake Vegoritida to the southwest, and by Florina to the west. To the north, it is bounded by the national border between Greece and North Macedonia.

History

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Pella Banner

Pozar Thermal Baths
Kaimaktsalan Ski Area

In antiquity, the area around the modern Pella regional unit was part of the ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon. It later became part of the Roman Empire and later the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. Following approximately 500 years of Ottoman rule, it rejoined Greece in 1913, following the Balkan Wars.

Tourism

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  • Ancient Pella and Archaeological Museum of Pella: The capital of ancient Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. A number of archaeological findings are housed in the Palace and the New Museum.[5]
  • Loudias River
  • Waterfalls in the city of Edessa [6]
  • Pozar thermal baths: The hot springs are located in a mountainous area (altitude 360–390 m) and occupy an area of 30 hectares (75 acres). Five spa gush along the warm river, which continues to flow in the basin of Almopia.
  • Kaimakchalan ski resort: Mount Kaimakchalan or Vorras is the third largest in height mount in Greece (altitude 2,524 m). There is a ski area with 16 ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain there is the village of Agios Athanasios.
  • Giannitsa Ottoman monuments: At the city of Giannitsa there are a lot of buildings from the Ottoman period like the Clock Tower, Mausoleum and baths of Gazi Evrenos, House of Emin Bey, The Baths and the mausoleum of Ahmet Bey, Mosque of Sheikh Ilachi, Mosque of Iskender Bey.[7]

Agriculture

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The southern part of the regional unit has a number of orchards. While agriculture once represented its main industry, today, manufacturing, services and other businesses dominate about 70% of its industry.

Transport

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  • GR-1 (old highway), SE
  • GR-2/E90, W, SW, Cen., E, SE
  • Edessa - Verroia road, S
  • Thessaloniki-Giannitsa-Edessa

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ Law, Gwillim (1999). Administrative subdivisions of countries: a comprehensive world reference, 1900 through 1998. McFarland. p. 152. ISBN 978-0-7864-0729-3.
  3. ^ a b c "ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  4. ^ "Detailed census results 1991" (PDF). (39 MB) (in Greek and French)
  5. ^ "Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πέλλας | Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πέλλας - Πέλλα" (in Greek). Pella-museum.gr. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  6. ^ "Edessa waterfalls - European waterfalls".
  7. ^ "Giannitsa Clock Tower".
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