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Karyótissa

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Karyótissa

Karyótissa is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Palaífyto, 23km from Edessa Waterfalls.

Karyótissa is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 1,965, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Karyótissa sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karyótissa to your route.

About Karyótissa

Megas Alexandros (Greek: Μέγας Αλέξανδρος, Alexander the Great) is a former municipality in the Pella regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pella, of which it is a municipal unit. It is named after Alexander the Great. The municipal unit has an area of 88.925 km2.

Read more Population 6,033 (2021). The seat of the municipality was in Galatades.

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Where is Karyótissa located?

Karyótissa is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7692 latitude, 22.3133 longitude.

What is the population of Karyótissa?

Karyótissa has a population of approximately 1,965 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,965
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.7692, 22.3133

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Karyótissa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Edessa Waterfalls

The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.

23 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Royal Tombs of Vergina

The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.

32 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Rotunda of Galerius

A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

White Tower of Thessaloniki

The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Karyótissa.

Galatádes

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 2,459

Melíssi

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 1,024

Palaífyto

🇬🇷 Greece

4 km awayPop. 1,475

Axós

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,336

Ágios Loukás

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 1,665

Néos Mylótopos

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 2,835

Kalývia

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,130

Giannitsá

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 27,817

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