Polychrono

Polychrono (Greek: Πολύχρονο, Polýchrono, IPA: [poˈlixrono]) is a town located in the eastern part of the peninsula of Kassandra, Chalkidiki, Greece. The population in 2011 was 997; the elevation is 10 metres (33 ft). Polychrono is situated on the northeastern coast of the peninsula, 4 km northwest of Chaniotis and 85 km southeast of Thessaloniki. There are forests in the mountains near Polychrono, and farmlands near the coast. Tourism is an important sector in Polychrono, attracted by its beach.

Polychrono

Πολύχρονο
Polychrono
Coordinates: 40°01′N 23°32′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitChalkidiki
MunicipalityKassandra
Municipal unitPallini
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Rural
997
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΧΚ

In the modern village is placed the site of ancient Neapolis, which in Roman times was rebuilt in a near place with remains of a Roman settlement.[2]

Population

Houses
A church in Polychrono
YearPopulation
1981530
1991751
20011,063
2011997

See also

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. D. Samsaris, The Roman Colony of Cassandreia in Macedonia (Colonia Iulia Augusta Cassandrensis) (in Greek), Dodona 16 (1), 1987, 384–385.

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