Akrini
Ακρινή | |
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Coordinates: 40°26′N 21°54.3′E / 40.433°N 21.9050°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | West Macedonia |
Regional unit | Kozani |
Municipality | Kozani |
Municipal unit | Ellispontos |
Area | |
• Community | 38.422 km2 (14.835 sq mi) |
Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Community | 758 |
• Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
Postal code | 501 50 |
Area code(s) | +30-2461 |
Vehicle registration | ΚΖ |
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]
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]
The community of Akrini consists of two settlements: [1]