Katerini
Katerini (Greek: Κατερίνη, Kateríni, pronounced [ka̠te̞ˈɾini]) is a city and municipality in northern Greece, the capital city of Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, Greece. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mount Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, at an altitude of 14 m. The municipality of Katerini has a population of 82,892 (according to the 2021 census) and it is the second most populous urban area in the region of Macedonia after Thessaloniki. The close distance between two cities (68 km), has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years. Katerini is accessible from the main Thessaloniki–Athens highway GR-1/E75 (with the Katerini's South, East and North interchanges) and the Egnatia Odos to the north. It is served by Intercity, Proastiakos (Suburban Railway) and local trains on the main railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in the city.
Katerini
Κατερίνη | |
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Municipality | |
Top: view to the Holy Church of St Photine in Paralia and the City Hall of Katerini. Bottom: the Greek Evangelical Church of Katerini. | |
Katerini Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′N 22°30′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Pieria |
| Municipality | Katerini |
| Municipal unit | Katerini |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ioannis Doumos (New Democracy) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 681.863 km2 (263.269 sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 93.659 km2 (36.162 sq mi) |
| • Community | 63.196 km2 (24.400 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipality | 82,892 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 62,742 |
| • Municipal unit density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| • Community | 59,189 |
| • Community density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Kateriniotis (Greek: Κατερινιώτης) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 60100, 60131, 60132, 60133, 60134 |
| Area code(s) | 23510 |
| Vehicle registration | KN |
| Website | katerini |
A popular tourist destination in northern Greece, Katerini is close to the sea (7 km) and to several archaeological sites of great interest such as the ancient city of Dion (5th century BC, 17 km away), the ancient Leivithra (27 km away), ancient Pydna (16 km away) and the Castle of Platamon. The beaches of Kallithea, Korinos, Olympiaki Akti (or Katerinoskala), Paralia where is located the 3rd Port Authority Department of Skala Katerini, Peristasi are visited by both Greek and foreign tourists during the summer season. The base of Mount Olympus and the town of Litochoro, are at a distance of around 20 km from the center of Katerini, whereas there is the ski center of Elatochori in Mount Pieria at a distance of 33.4 km from the city's center.