Coordinates: 40°26′N 21°54.3′E / 40.433°N 21.9050°E / 40.433; 21.9050

Akrini

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Akrini
Ακρινή
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CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Macedonia
Regional unitKozani
MunicipalityKozani
Municipal unitEllispontos
Area
 • Community
38.422 km2 (14.835 sq mi)
Elevation
853 m (2,799 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community
758
 • Density19.7/km2 (51.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
501 50
Area code+30-2461
Vehicle registrationΚΖ

Akrini (Greek: Ακρινή) is a village and a community of the Kozani municipality.[2] Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Ellispontos, of which it was a municipal district.[2] The 2021 census recorded 758 inhabitants in the community of Akrini.[1] The community of Akrini covers an area of 38.422 km2.[3]

History

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Neolithic era tools has been discovered near Akrini.[4] Objects from the 2nd century BC has been found in the area, as well as an Early Christian church of the 4th century AD.[4] The contemporary village of Akrini is inhabited by Greek refugees from Adapazarı.[4]

Administrative division

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The community of Akrini consists of two settlements:[1]

  • Akrini (population 756 in 2021)
  • Profitis Ilias (population 2)

See also

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References

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