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Leptokarya (Greek: Λεπτοκαρυά, Leptokaryá) is a town in Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece, former seat of East Olympos municipality, which is part of the municipality of Dion-Olympos. The distance from Katerini is 26 km and the population of the village was 3,612 inhabitants as of 2021.[1]

Leptokarya
Λεπτοκαρυά
Beach of Leptokarya
Beach of Leptokarya
Leptokarya is located in Greece
Leptokarya
Leptokarya
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 40°04′N 22°34′E / 40.067°N 22.567°E / 40.067; 22.567
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitPieria
MunicipalityDion-Olympos
Municipal unitEast Olympos
Area
 • Community66.4 km2 (25.6 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community3,612
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
600 63
Area code(s)23520
Vehicle registrationKN
A church

Location

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Lies on the coast of Aegean Sea, under the Mount Olympos. It is located near ancient Leivithra, allegedly the home of Orpheus, major figure in the Greek Mythology. Since the major events and customs in the town is the revival of division of Orpheus.

Tourism

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Leptokarya is a popular tourist destination during the summer months due to its beaches, as well as due to its proximity to Mount Olympus. The town houses Olympus Geological History Museum dedicated to the geology of the surrounding area.

Transport

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The town is served by Leptokarya train station, with local stopping services to Thessaloniki, Kalambaka and Palaiofarsalos and Since 2008, by Proastiakos Thessaloniki to Larissa and Thessaloniki.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.

Notes

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  • "Καζταρίδη Ι. Φ., Η Πιερία των περιηγητών και των γεωγράφων'"