Methoni () is a village and a former municipality in
Pieria regional unit,
Greece
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. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality
Pydna-Kolindros
Pydna–Kolindros (, ''Pýdna-Kolindrós'') is a municipality in the Pieria (regional unit), Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Aiginio. The municipality has an area of 339.525 km2.
Municipa ...
, of which it is a municipal unit.
Geography
Administrative division
The municipal unit of Methoni consists of the communities of
Makrygialos, Methoni,
Nea Agathoupoli and
Palaio Eleftherochori.
[ The seat of the former municipality of Methoni, that ceased to exist after the 2011 local government reform was in Makrygialos.]
Population
The population of the community of Methoni is 587 people and that of the municipal unit of Methoni is 2,663 people as of 2021.
References
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External links
apport et intérêt de la modélisation numérique de terrain en géomorphologie : étude du site antique de Méthoni
Use of DEM in locating potential harbours of Ancient Methoni
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Populated places in Pieria (regional unit)
Pydna-Kolindros
Greek colonies in Pieria
Eretrian colonies
Members of the Delian League