Krimini

Krimini is a village located in the Voion municipality, situated in Kozani regional unit, in the Western Macedonia region of Greece.[1] The village of Rodochori is nearby.

Krimini's elevation is 730 metres (2,400 ft) above sea level. The postal code is 50002, while the telephone code is +30 24680.[2] At the 2011 census, the population was 45.[3]

The town is notable for the Ethnographic Museum of Krimini.

History

Krimini (from the Greek word for "precipice") is a relatively new village by Greek standards, having been formed around 1720. Before that, the village (Old Krimini) was located further north in the Grammos mountain range, where its steep precipices and rugged terrain protected the inhabitants from persecution by the numerous conquerors of Macedonia.

References
  1. "Kozani-cities". kozani-cities.gr. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
  2. "KRIMINI (TSO), Village, KOZANI". gtp.gr. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
  3. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.

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