Karpenisi

Karpenisi (Greek: Καρπενήσι, Greek pronunciation: [karpeˈnisi]) is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi is situated in the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos (2,315 m elevation) lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and is a popular destination, especially during winter. It is called Switzerland of Greece for the resemblance with the mountainous country and its beauty, atypical for a Mediterranean place.

Karpenisi
Καρπενήσι
Municipality
Part of the town
Karpenisi
Location within the region
Coordinates: 38°55′N 21°47′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Greece
Regional unitEvrytania
Government
  MayorChristos Kakavas
Area
  Municipality948.6 km2 (366.3 sq mi)
  Municipal unit250.9 km2 (96.9 sq mi)
Elevation
960 m (3,150 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipality11,445
  Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
  Municipal unit
7,921
  Municipal unit density32/km2 (82/sq mi)
  Community
6,788
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
361 00
Area code(s)22370
Vehicle registrationΚΗ
Websitewww.karpenissi.gr
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