Trikala Municipal Units and Settlements

Trikala Municipal Units and Settlements

The administrative landscape of Trikala is organized into several distinct municipal units, each comprising a variety of settlements. Based on the 2021 Population and Housing Census conducted by the Hellenic Statistical Authority, these divisions provide a structured overview of the permanent population distribution across the region.

Key Facts

  • The data is sourced from the 2021 Population - Housing Census.
  • The region is divided into seven primary municipal units.
  • Trikala serves as the central municipal unit.
  • The census results were officially released on March 29, 2024.

Administrative Structure of Trikala

The region is categorized into municipal units, which act as administrative clusters for smaller villages and towns. This structure ensures efficient governance and resource allocation across the diverse geography of the area.

Municipal Unit of Trikala

The central hub of the region is the Municipal Unit of Trikala, which consists of the city of Trikala itself.

Municipal Unit of Estiaiotida

Estiaiotida encompasses several residential settlements, including Chrysavgi, Longos, Megalochori, and Patoulia.

Municipal Unit of Faloreia

The Faloreia unit is composed of the settlements of Dialekto, Dipotamos, Kefalovryso, Mega Kefalovryso, and Megarchi.

Municipal Unit of Kallidendro

Kallidendro includes the villages of Dendrochori, Fotada, Kato Elati, and Valtino.

Municipal Unit of Koziakas

Named after the prominent local geography, the Koziakas unit includes Genesi, Gorgogyri, Prinos, Prodromos, and Xyloparoiko.

Municipal Unit of Megala Kalyvia

This unit consists of Agia Kyriaki, Glinos, and the settlement of Megala Kalyvia.

Municipal Unit of Paliokastro

Paliokastro is one of the more populous units in terms of settlement count, featuring Agrelia, Ardani, Koumaria, Krinitsa, Liopraso, Palaiopyrgos, and Zilefti.

Municipal Unit of Paralithaioi

The Paralithaioi unit includes Ellinokastro, Platanos, Raxa, Rizoma, and Spathades.

Summary of Municipal Units and Settlements

Overview of Trikala Administrative Divisions
Municipal Unit Associated Settlements
Trikala Trikala
Estiaiotida Chrysavgi, Longos, Megalochori, Patoulia
Faloreia Dialekto, Dipotamos, Kefalovryso, Mega Kefalovryso, Megarchi
Kallidendro Dendrochori, Fotada, Kato Elati, Valtino
Koziakas Genesi, Gorgogyri, Prinos, Prodromos, Xyloparoiko
Megala Kalyvia Agia Kyriaki, Glinos, Megala Kalyvia
Paliokastro Agrelia, Ardani, Koumaria, Krinitsa, Liopraso, Palaiopyrgos, Zilefti
Paralithaioi Ellinokastro, Platanos, Raxa, Rizoma, Spathades

Frequently Asked Questions

Which authority provided the population data for these settlements?

The data was provided by the Hellenic Statistical Authority as part of the 2021 Population - Housing Census.

How many municipal units are listed for Trikala?

There are seven municipal units: Estiaiotida, Faloreia, Kallidendro, Koziakas, Megala Kalyvia, Paliokastro, and Paralithaioi, in addition to the central Trikala unit.

Which municipal unit has the highest number of settlements?

Based on the provided list, the Municipal Unit of Paliokastro has the highest number of settlements with seven distinct locations.

When were the 2021 census results for these settlements published?

The results were published on March 29, 2024.

References

  1. "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.