Perivoli, Grevena

Perivoli (Greek: Περιβόλι, Aromanian: Pirivoli) is an alpine village and a former community in Grevena regional unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Its population was 21 inhabitants as of 2011.[1] The municipal unit has an area of 137.210 km2.[3] It was the sixth-least densely populated municipality or community in all of Greece (behind Gramos, Sidironero, Paranesti, Antikythira, and Gavdos). The village is inhabited during winter by only 10-20 people due to extreme snow. However, the population rises to 4,000 people during the summer. There are many restored houses, inns, restaurants and cafes in the village. The inhabitants are mainly native Aromanians (Greek: Βλάχοι).

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Perivoli

Περιβόλι
Pirivoli
Panoramic view of Perivoli from the east
Perivoli
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 39°59′N 21°07′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Macedonia
Regional unitGrevena
MunicipalityGrevena
 • Municipal unit137.21 km2 (52.98 sq mi)
Elevation
1,280 m (4,200 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
21
 • Municipal unit density0.15/km2 (0.40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
510 32
Area code(s)24620
Vehicle registrationΡΝ

Geography

It is situated at an altitude of 1250–1370 meters in the southwest corner of Grevena regional unit in southwestern Greek Macedonia. The municipal unit has a land area of 137 km² and consists solely of one village, Perivóli. The southernmost portion of the municipal unit is part of the Pindos National Park.

References
  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
  3. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.


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