Athamania, Trikala
Athamania (Greek: Αθαμανία, Aromanian: Muchara) is an Aromanian (Vlach) village and a community of the Pyli municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality Aithikes, of which it was a municipal district.[2] The 2011 census recorded 5 residents in the village. The community of Athamania covers an area of 27.802 km2.[3]
Athamania
Αθαμανία | |
|---|---|
  Athamania | |
| Coordinates: 39°31.6′N 21°15′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Trikala |
| Municipality | Pyli |
| Municipal unit | Aithikes |
| Elevation | 940 m (3,080 ft) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 5 (2011) |
| • Area (km2) | 27.802 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 420 37 |
| Area code(s) | +30-2434-xxx-xxx |
| Vehicle registration | TKx-xxxx |
Geography
Athamania lies on the border between Thessaly and Epirus. It is located below mountain Kakarditsa (2,450m), which is the highest top of the Tzoumerka mountain range.
Sightseeings and festivals
Athamania has some remarkable and very important monuments like the churches of Saint Paraskevi, the Saviour, Saint Athanasios, Prophet Elias, the Saint Apostles and Saint John the Forerunner. Many festivals of various types take place in Athamania. The traditional festival of Saint Paraskevi is the most significant summer celebration.
References
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- "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.