Neochori, Evros
For other uses, see Neochori.
| Neochori Νεοχώρι | |
|---|---|
  Neochori | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′N 26°27′E / 41.500°N 26.450°ECoordinates: 41°30′N 26°27′E / 41.500°N 26.450°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Orestiada |
| Municipal unit | Orestiada |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Rural | 739 |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 902 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | OP |
Neochori (Greek: Νεοχώρι meaning new village) is a village and a community in the municipality of Orestiada in the northern part of the Evros regional unit in Greece. The community includes the village Patagi. It is situated 7 km west of the centre of Orestiada.
Population
| Year | Neochori village | Patagi | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,612 | - | - |
| 1991 | 1,138 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,159 | 278 | 1,437 |
| 2011 | 739 | 163 | 902 |
History
It was annexed to Greece in 1920, prior it was ruled by the Ottomans. It adopted its current name after the annexation, refugees flowed into the village and the Turkish population was displaced eastward.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
External links
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