Kalochori
Καλοχώρι | |
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Coordinates: 40°38.5′N 22°51.4′E / 40.6417°N 22.8567°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
Regional unit | Thessaloniki |
Municipality | Delta |
Municipal unit | Echedoros |
Area | |
• Community | 32.127 km2 (12.404 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Community | 4,626 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
Postal code | 575 00 |
Area code(s) | +30-231 |
Vehicle registration | NA to NX |
Kalochori ( Greek: Καλοχώρι) is a village and a community of the Delta municipality. [2] Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Echedoros, of which it was a municipal district. [2] [3] The 2021 census recorded 4,626 inhabitants in the village. [1] The community of Kalochori covers an area of 32.127 km2. [3]
In February 2012, it was reported that many historical artifacts had been discovered during an excavation. [4] In September 2016, New Zealanders built a shipping container library for refugees in the area. [5]