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|name = Korinos
|name = Korinos
|name_local = Κορινός
|name_local = Κορινός
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|prefec = [[Pieria (prefecture)|Pieria]]
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| periphunit = [[Pieria (regional unit)|Pieria]]
|population = 6611
|municipality = [[Katerini]]
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|postal_code = 600 62
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|area_code = 23510
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'''Korinos''' ({{lang-el|Κορινός}}) is a village and a municipality in [[Pieria (prefecture)|Pieria]] prefecture, [[Greece]]. Korinos has approximately 5000 citizens and it's located 5 km northeast of the city of [[Katerini]] (Κατερίνη), the capital of Pieria prefecture. [[Greek National Road 1|GR-1]] is situated to the west serving a nearby interchange near Katerini. Korinos is famous for its beaches -lying to its east- and hotels in the area, which make the village an ideal place for tourism.
'''Korinos''' ({{langx|el|Κορινός}}) is a town and a former municipality in [[Pieria (regional unit)|Pieria regional unit]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Katerini]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>{{Cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGYK2xFpSwMnXdtvSoClrL81-32jgAMSfbnMRVjyfnPUeJInJ48_97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnT00MHhcXFRTsb2fGphpq4MKX2ZkaHobySNnvZCNHXvYVvlf80XevW0Q.|title=ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities|language=el|publisher=[[Government Gazette (Greece)|Government Gazette]]}}</ref> The municipal unit has an area of 70.909&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, the community 30.726&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=stat01>{{cite web|url=http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf |publisher=National Statistical Service of Greece |title=Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation) |language=el |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921212047/http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf |archivedate=2015-09-21 }}</ref> Korinos has approximately 4,500 residents and it is located 5&nbsp;km northeast of the city of [[Katerini]] (Κατερίνη), the capital of Pieria. The [[A1 motorway (Greece)|A1 motorway]] (Athens–Thessaloniki–Evzonoi) is situated to the west. Korinos is famous for its beaches -lying to its east- and hotels in the area, which make the village an ideal place for tourism.


Additionally, Korinos has a public library since 2006.
Additionally, Korinos has a [[public library]] since 2006.

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Although the word "Korinos" does not have any meaning in the [[Greek language]] and its origin is unknown, there are several different explanations for this name. According to one of them, Korinos was named after the many Korinia (Κορίνεια) trees existed in the area during its foundation (aprx.1900). The second explanation is that Korinos was named after a General. Finally, some people believe that the name originates from the word "καρίνα" (keel), because [[Korinos Beach]] was a constructing place for keels.


Korinos became famous in Greece, after an economic scandal (during 2000) concerning the distribution of building grounds from Korinos' municipality to the villagers.
Korinos became famous in Greece, after an economic scandal (during 2000) concerning the distribution of building grounds from Korinos' municipality to the villagers.


In [[Fascist Italy (1922–1943)|Fascist Italy]], rumours that the people of Korinos had "supernatural faculties" were taken seriously by some Italian racial theorists, who believed the town's inhabitants had successfully predicted the [[Second Italo-Ethiopian War|Italo-Ethiopian War]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780203164891/racial-theories-fascist-italy-aaron-gillette|doi = 10.4324/9780203164891|title = Racial Theories in Fascist Italy|year = 2003|last1 = Gillette|first1 = Aaron|isbn = 9781134527076}}</ref>
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==Subdivisions==
*[[Korinos Beach]] (''Παραλία Κορινού'' = ''Paralia Korinou'')


==Name==
==Municipal districts==
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Although the word "Korinos" does not have any meaning in the [[Greek language]] and its origin is unknown, there are several different explanations for this name. According to one of them, Korinos was named after the many Korinia (Κορίνεια) trees existed in the area during its foundation (approximately1900). The second explanation is that Korinos was named after a general. Finally, some people believe that the name originates from the word "καρίνα" (keel), because [[Korinos Beach]] was a constructing place for keels.


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==Subdivisions==
The municipal unit Korinos is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
*[[Kato Agios Ioannis]]
*[[Kato Agios Ioannis]]
*'''Korinos'''
*Korinos (Korinos, Paralia Korinou)
*[[Koukkos]]
*[[Koukkos]]
*[[Nea Trapezounta]]
*[[Nea Trapezounta, Pieria|Nea Trapezounta]]
*[[Sevasti]]
*[[Sevasti]]


==Historical population==
==Historical population==
{| class=wikitable
{| class=wikitable
! Year !! Population village !! Municipal district population !! Municipality population
! Year !! Settlement population !! Community population !! Municipal unit population
|-
|-
| 1981 || - || 3,185 || -
| 1981 || - || 3,185 || -
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| 2001 || 4,054 || 4,097 || 6,611
| 2001 || 4,054 || 4,097 || 6,611
|-
| 2011<ref name=census11>{{cite web | url = http://www.statistics.gr/documents/20181/1210503/resident_population_census2011rev.xls | title = Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός | publisher = Hellenic Statistical Authority | language = el }}</ref> || 3,487 || 3,543 || 5,557
|-
| 2021<ref name="census21"/> || 3,115 || 3,153 || 4,488
|}
|}


==History==
==History==
Korinos was liberated by the [[Greek Army]] and after the end of the [[Balkan Wars]], it finally became a part of [[Greece]] after nearly five centuries of [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman Rule]]. After [[World War II]] and the [[Greek Civil War]], devastated buildings were rebuilt. Electricity and radio were introduced in the mid-20th century, in the same time, tourism was introduced and later boomed to become its main industry over agriculture, television in the 1980s and computer in the late-1990s along with Internet. On June 9, 2007, a low pressure system that arrived from Southern and Central Europe brought in torrential downpours enough to ruin fruits, vegetable and other crops, it turned several farmlands into ponds and lakes.
Korinos was liberated by the [[Greek Army]] and after the end of the [[Balkan Wars]], it finally became a part of [[Greece]] after nearly five centuries of [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman Rule]].


==Twinning cities==
==Twinning cities==
none<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kedke.gr/uploads/twinnedcities.pdf |title=Twinnings |date= |accessdate=2015-01-05 |archive-date=2016-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115172503/http://www.kedke.gr/uploads/twinnedcities.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Poland}} [[Police, Poland|Police]], [[Poland]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.e-city.gr/pieria/home/view/1203.php Directory of Korinos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210172817/http://www.e-city.gr/pieria/home/view/1203.php |date=2007-12-10 }}
*[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?tb=1&city=Korinos&country=GR Mapquest - Korinos], street map not yet available
*[http://www.e-city.gr/pieria/home/view/1203.php Directory of Korinos]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of settlements in the Pieria prefecture]]
*[[List of settlements in the Pieria regional unit]]

{{Pieria}}


{{Katerini div}}
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 24 October 2024

Korinos
Κορινός
Municipal unit
Korinos is located in Greece
Korinos
Korinos
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 40°19′N 22°35′E / 40.317°N 22.583°E / 40.317; 22.583
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitPieria
MunicipalityKaterini
Area
 • Municipal unit70.909 km2 (27.378 sq mi)
 • Community30.726 km2 (11.863 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
4,488
 • Municipal unit density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
 • Community
3,153
 • Community density100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
600 62
Area code(s)23510
Vehicle registrationKN

Korinos (Greek: Κορινός) is a town and a former municipality in Pieria regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Katerini, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 70.909 km2, the community 30.726 km2.[3] Korinos has approximately 4,500 residents and it is located 5 km northeast of the city of Katerini (Κατερίνη), the capital of Pieria. The A1 motorway (Athens–Thessaloniki–Evzonoi) is situated to the west. Korinos is famous for its beaches -lying to its east- and hotels in the area, which make the village an ideal place for tourism.

Additionally, Korinos has a public library since 2006.

Korinos became famous in Greece, after an economic scandal (during 2000) concerning the distribution of building grounds from Korinos' municipality to the villagers.

In Fascist Italy, rumours that the people of Korinos had "supernatural faculties" were taken seriously by some Italian racial theorists, who believed the town's inhabitants had successfully predicted the Italo-Ethiopian War.[4]

Name

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Although the word "Korinos" does not have any meaning in the Greek language and its origin is unknown, there are several different explanations for this name. According to one of them, Korinos was named after the many Korinia (Κορίνεια) trees existed in the area during its foundation (approximately1900). The second explanation is that Korinos was named after a general. Finally, some people believe that the name originates from the word "καρίνα" (keel), because Korinos Beach was a constructing place for keels.

Subdivisions

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The municipal unit Korinos is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):

Historical population

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Year Settlement population Community population Municipal unit population
1981 - 3,185 -
1991 3,705 - 5,757
2001 4,054 4,097 6,611
2011[5] 3,487 3,543 5,557
2021[1] 3,115 3,153 4,488

History

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Korinos was liberated by the Greek Army and after the end of the Balkan Wars, it finally became a part of Greece after nearly five centuries of Ottoman Rule.

Twinning cities

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none[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
  4. ^ Gillette, Aaron (2003). Racial Theories in Fascist Italy. doi:10.4324/9780203164891. ISBN 9781134527076.
  5. ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  6. ^ "Twinnings" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
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See also

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