Chrysoupoli
| Chrysoupoli Χρυσούπολη |
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 Chrysoupoli
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Location within the regional unit
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| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Kavala |
| Municipality | Nestos |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipality | 22,331 |
| • Municipal unit | 16,004 |
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| • Population | 8885 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 642 00 |
| Area code(s) | 25910 |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΒ |
Chrysoupoli (Greek: Χρυσούπολη) is a town and a former municipality in the Kavala regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nestos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The population of the municipal unit of Chrysoupoli in 2011 was 16,004.
It was known as "Sarışaban" during Ottoman rule. It was a kaza centre in the Sanjak of Drama, part of the Salonica Vilayet, before the Balkan Wars.
Its old name was Sapaioi between 1913-1929.[3]
The Nestos Nature Museum is situated in Chrysoupoli.
International relations
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Twin towns — Sister cities
Chrysoupoli is twinned with:
References
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- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ Chrysoupoli
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