Alexandreia, Greece

Alexandreia or Alexandria (Greek: Αλεξάνδρεια, Alexándreia [ale'ksaŋðria]; before 1953: Gidas (Γιδάς, Gidàs [ʝi'ðas]) is a city in the Imathia regional unit of Macedonia, Greece. Its population was 15,906 at the 2021 census. Alexandreia is a rapidly developing city focusing to boost its economy through agriculture, merchandising, alternative tourism and other alternative actions.

Alexandreia
Αλεξάνδρεια
Municipality
Alexandreia
Location within the region
Coordinates: 40°38′N 22°27′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitImathia
Area
  Municipality478.8 km2 (184.9 sq mi)
  Municipal unit140.6 km2 (54.3 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipality38,292
  Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
  Municipal unit
20,128
  Municipal unit density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
  Community
15,906
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
59300
Area code(s)23330
Vehicle registrationΗΜ
Websitewww.alexandria.gr
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