Perivoli, Grevena Explained

Perivoli
Name Local:Greek, Modern (1453-);: Περιβόλι
Aromanian; Arumanian; Macedo-Romanian: Pirivoli
Type:municipal unit
Periph:West Macedonia
Periphunit:Grevena
Municipality:Grevena
Population:93
Population As Of:2021
Area:137.21
Elevation:1280
Coordinates:39.9833°N 28°W
Postal Code:510 32
Area Code:24620
Licence:ΡΝ
Caption Skyline:Panoramic view of Perivoli from the east

Perivoli (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Περιβόλι; Aromanian; Arumanian; Macedo-Romanian: Pirivoli) is a mountain 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.[1] Its population was 93 inhabitants as of 2021. The municipal unit has an area of 137.210 km2.[2] 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.

Geography

It is situated at an altitude of 1250–1370 meters in the southwest corner of Grevena regional unit in southwestern 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities. el. Government Gazette.
  2. Web site: Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation). National Statistical Service of Greece. el.