Greece cities list with latitude and longitude in Excel, CSV, SQL, XML, JSON formats

Greece
Greece
Excel, CSV, SQL, XML, JSON

Last update : 16 December 2025.

Country
Greece
Capital
Athens
Number of cities
13747
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This is the best list of 13747 cities in the Greece available in 5 formats ( Excel, CSV, JSON, SQL, XML ). You will find only data associated with the cities of a country (capital, towns and villages). There is no information concerning the environment, such as the location of a river or a mountain, for example. All cities are associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).

Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.

Here is an example of the data from the Greece file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:


Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
252213VassiliesVasileiai,Vasileies,Vasiliai,Vasiliais,Vasiliaís,Vasilies,Vasiliés,Vasilíai,Vassilies,Βασιλείαι,ΒασιλειέςGRCreteHeraklion Regional Unit35.2706425.137833001662Europe/Athenspopulated place
735753ChrysókastroChrysokastro,Chrysokastron,Chrysókastro,Chrysókastron,Khrisokastron,Khrisókastron,Osmanli,Osmanlí,Χρυσόκαστρο,ΧρυσόκαστρονGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Kaválas40.8844424.18944307Europe/Athenspopulated place
256157Palaiá VrýsiAsoutena,Asoútena,Palaia Vrisi,Palaia Vrysi,Palaiá Vrísi,Palaiá Vrýsi,Palia Vrisi,Paliá Vrísi,Παλαιά ΒρύσηGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías37.16321.756450Europe/Athenspopulated place
734803PalaiostániPalaiostani,Palaiostáni,Palionestani,Paliostani,Paliostáni,PalíonéstaniGRCentral MacedoniaNomós Pierías40.4192122.46309612Europe/Athenspopulated place
11038160Káto VlychádaKato Vlychada,Káto Vlycháda,Κάτω ΒλυχάδαGRAtticaNomós Attikís38.0139623.427540Europe/Athenspopulated place
252229VárgianiVargiani,Variani,Varyiani,Várgiani,Váryiani,ΒάργιανηGRCentral GreeceNomós Fokídos38.6418122.423940Europe/Athenspopulated place
2463779AspiotádesAspiotades,Aspiotadhes,Aspiotádes,Aspiotádhes,ΑσπιωτάδεςGRIonian IslandsNomós Kerkýras39.7208219.7127359Europe/Athenspopulated place
445140SfolianáSfoliana,Sfolianá,ΣφολιανάGRCentral GreeceNomós Evrytanías39.0274721.500250Europe/Athenspopulated place
2463745DáfniDafni,Dhafni,Dháfni,DáfniGRIonian IslandsNomós Kerkýras39.8597219.391110Europe/Athenspopulated place
261529KalérgoKalergo,Kalergon,Kallergou,Kallérgou,Kalérgo,Kalérgon,Καλέργο,ΚαλέργονGRCentral GreeceNomós Evvoías38.1402224.47150Europe/Athenspopulated place
252125VathýremaTsoutaioi,Tsoutaíoi,Vathirrevma,Vathyrema,Vathírrevma,Vathýrema,ΒαθύρεμαGRCentral GreeceNomós Evvoías38.16524.3140Europe/Athenspopulated place
253334SpiliazézaSpiliazeza,ΣπηλιαζέζαGRAtticaNomarchía Anatolikís Attikís37.7824224.06898144Europe/Athenspopulated place
12514485Ayios Nikolaos KofinaGRCreteHeraklion Regional Unit34.9896425.088970Europe/Athenspopulated place
8529627GarípaGaripa,Garípa,ΓαρίπαGRCreteNomós Rethýmnis35.3272924.729850Europe/Athenspopulated place
12519422Mathitikes Kataskinosis LarisasMathitikes Kataskinoseis Larisas,Μαθητικές Κατασκηνώσεις ΛάρισαςGRThessalyNomós Larísis39.9322422.559550Europe/Athenspopulated place
9960341Páno GaláriKampinari,Pano Galari,Καμπινάρι,Πάνω ΓαλάριGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías37.0366522.1665537Europe/Athenspopulated place
264067Áyioi TheódhoroiGRWest GreeceNomós Achaḯas38.269321.963830Europe/Athenspopulated place
255008PlátiPlati,Pláti,ΠλάτηGRCreteNomós Lasithíou35.1693925.438550Europe/Athenspopulated place
260533Káto MamouládaAfrodhiti,Afrodhíti,Ginani,Ginanion,Gináni,Ginánion,Kato Mamoulada,Kato Mamouladha,Káto Mamouláda,Káto Mamouládha,Κάτω ΜαμουλάδαGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.4050621.798940Europe/Athenspopulated place
445074KédrosKedros,Kédros,ΚέδροςGREpirusNomós Ártas39.1595821.1053540Europe/Athenspopulated place
256087PalaiománinaPalaiomanina,Palaiománina,Paliomanina,Paliománina,ΠαλαιομάνιναGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.5523221.24062855Europe/Athenspopulated place
736793Áno PyxáriAno Pixarion,Ano Pyxari,Ano Pyxarion,Áno Pixárion,Áno Pyxári,Áno Pyxárion,Άνω Πυξάρι,Άνω ΠυξάριονGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Drámas41.1750924.320540Europe/Athenspopulated place
251880VlasaíikaVlasaiika,Vlasaíika,Vlaseika,Vlaséïka,ΒλασαίικαGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías36.8550121.827570Europe/Athenspopulated place
260498Káto PotamiáKato Potamia,Κάτω ΠοταμιάGRSouth AegeanNomós Kykládon37.0673225.4342999Europe/Athenspopulated place
252378TzitzifésGRCreteNomós Chaniás35.3703724.149150Europe/Athenspopulated place
10793955ÍkarosIkaros,ΊκαροςGRWest GreeceNomós Ileías37.9202221.17623558Europe/Athenspopulated place
2463548VístonasVistonas,Vístonas,Wistonas,ΒίστωναςGRIonian IslandsNomós Kerkýras39.6920319.6970787Europe/Athenspopulated place
9960417SpitákiaSpitakia,ΣπιτάκιαGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías37.0559322.0862176Europe/Athenspopulated place
255224PýrgosPirgos,Pyrgos,Pírgos,Pýrgos,ΠύργοςGRCentral GreeceNomós Voiotías38.5153323.034040Europe/Athenspopulated place
264127Agía TriádaAgia Triada,Agia Trias,Agía Triáda,Agía Triás,Ayia Trias,Ayía Triás,Αγία Τριάδα,Αγία ΤριάςGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.5889221.829560Europe/Athenspopulated place
261686Kaïméni KhóraKaimeni Chora,Καημένη ΧώραGRAtticaNomós Piraiós37.6146323.3337421Europe/Athenspopulated place
262585EvangelístriaEvangelistria,Evangelístria,Zagora,Zagorá,ΕυαγγελίστριαGRCentral GreeceNomós Voiotías38.3428123.022440Europe/Athenspopulated place
736824Áno YdroússaAno Idhrousa,Ano Idhroussa,Ano Kottori,Ano Ydroussa,Gorno Kotori,Áno Idhroúsa,Áno Idhroússa,Áno Kóttori,Áno Ydroússa,Άνω Κόττορι,Άνω Υδρούσσα,Горно КоториGRWest MacedoniaNomós Florínis40.7002921.47584229Europe/Athenspopulated place
255072PlatániaPlatana,ΠλατάναGRCentral GreeceNomós Evvoías38.6205123.697460Europe/Athenspopulated place
257036MikrolívadoLavanitsa,Lavanítsa,Mikrolivadhon,Mikrolivado,Mikrolivadon,Mikrolívadhon,Mikrolívado,Mikrolívadon,Μικρολίβαδο,ΜικρολίβαδονGRWest MacedoniaNomós Grevenón39.9484121.2384377Europe/Athenspopulated place
254764PoungákiaPougkakia,Pounkakia,ΠουγκάκιαGRCentral GreeceNomós Fthiótidos38.8511421.93167126Europe/Athenspopulated place
9958224ArgyraíikaArgyraiika,ΑργυραίικαGRThessalyNomós Magnisías39.3148823.1326651Europe/Athenspopulated place
11695279Ayios IoannisGRCreteHeraklion Regional Unit35.3278725.359920Europe/Athenspopulated place
734912NikotsárasEski-Koi,Eskí-Kóḯ,Nikotsaras,Nikotsáras,ΝικοτσάραςGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Drámas41.120624.076010Europe/Athenspopulated place
254915PolílofonGorgovitsa,Gorgovítsa,Gourgouvitsa,Gourgouvítsa,Gourgovitsa,Gourgovítsa,Polilofon,Polylofo,Polílofon,ΠολύλοφοGRCentral GreeceNomós Evvoías38.8577423.0960720Europe/Athenspopulated place
9165923VrachleríVrachleri,ΒραχλερήGRIonian IslandsNomós Kerkýras39.7795819.8297119Europe/Athenspopulated place
735536KryonériKouroutzou,Krionerion,Krionérion,Kryoneri,Kryonerion,Kryonéri,Kryonérion,Kurujou,Kurujoú,Kuruju,Kurujú,Κρυονέρι,ΚρυονέριονGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Kaválas41.0247724.37833690Europe/Athenspopulated place
251966VíkiViki,Βίκι,ВикиGRNorth AegeanChios38.5785626.015108Europe/Athenspopulated place
251739VourkárionGRSouth AegeanNomós Kykládon37.665924.328230Europe/Athenspopulated place
261052KaragkoúnikaKaragkounika,Karagkoúnika,Karangounika,Karangoúnika,Karankounika,ΚαραγκούνικαGRCentral GreeceNomós Evrytanías39.1405321.520940Europe/Athenspopulated place
12493464AsproAspro,ΆσπροGRCreteNomós Chaniás35.4391424.202050Europe/Athenspopulated place
252356PteléaFtelia,Fteliá,Ptelea,Pteléa,Sinoikismos Kondosili,Sinoikismós Kondosíli,Vaitsia,Vaḯtsia,ΠτελέαGRThessalyNomós Kardhítsas39.3104221.4723711Europe/Athenspopulated place
264352AvaríkosAvarikos,Avaríkos,Platiporon,Platíporon,ΑβαρίκοςGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.5298121.703780Europe/Athenspopulated place
10975333KatsouliérizaKatsoulieriza,Katsouliériza,ΚατσουλιέριζαGRAtticaNomarchía Anatolikís Attikís38.2284823.996150Europe/Athenspopulated place
11695135Chrysi Akti PanayiasChrysi Akti Panagias,Χρυσή Ακτή ΠαναγιάςGRThessalyNomós Magnisías39.2889422.859290Europe/Athenspopulated place
257268MenídiMenidhi,Menidhion,Menidi,Menidion,Menídhion,Menídi,Menídion,Μενίδι,ΜενίδιονGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías39.0421321.118751110Europe/Athenspopulated place
254660PródhromosKopraina,Koprena,Kópraina,Kóprena,Prodhromos,Prodhromos Evritanias,Prodromos,Pródhromos,Pródhromos Evritanías,ΠρόδρομοςGRCentral GreeceNomós Evrytanías38.7393621.7175745Europe/Athenspopulated place
254433FteriáFteria,Fterias,Fteriá,Fteriás,Kiarni,Kiárni,Pteria,Pteriá,Tsiarni,Tsiárni,ΦτεριάGRPeloponneseNomós Arkadías37.7439222.019820Europe/Athenspopulated place
9408787Panórama XylokerízisPanorama Xylokerizis,Πανόραμα ΞυλοκερίζηςGRPeloponneseNomós Korinthías37.8930122.9921161Europe/Athenspopulated place
252126VathýrrevmaVathirevma,Vathirouma,Vathirrevma,Vathyrema,Vathyrrevma,Vathírevma,Vathírouma,Vathírrevma,Vathýrema,Vathýrrevma,Βαθύρεμα,ΒαθύρρευμαGRCreteNomós Chaniás35.2830823.615860Europe/Athenspopulated place
259135KoúkouraKoukoura,Koúkoura,ΚούκουραGRCentral GreeceNomós Fokídos38.4326921.983690Europe/Athenspopulated place
260420KatsikásKatsika,Katsikas,Katsiká,Katsikás,ΚατσικάςGREpirusNomós Ioannínon39.6228120.887583885Europe/Athenspopulated place
260235KerániKerani,Keranion,Keráni,Keránion,Κεράνι,ΚεράνιονGREpirusNomós Ártas39.3651421.25850Europe/Athenspopulated place
12495455Márathos IIIMarathos G’,Μάραθος Γ’GRThessalyNomós Kardhítsas39.2771721.440960Europe/Athenspopulated place
257540MavrommátiKato Mavromati,Kato Mavromáti,Mavrommati,Mavrommation,Mavrommáti,Mavrommátion,Pamisou,Pamísou,Μαυρομμάτι,ΜαυρομμάτιονGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías37.064821.995950Europe/Athenspopulated place
251174PigíPigi,Pigí,Tsimbata,Tsimbáta,Zoumbata,Zoumbáta,ΠηγήGRWest GreeceNomós Achaḯas38.1488621.869220Europe/Athenspopulated place
9408776SataíikaSataiika,ΣαταίικαGRPeloponneseNomós Korinthías37.9662922.74584107Europe/Athenspopulated place
736908AmárantaAmaranda,Amaranta,Amáranda,Amáranta,Sourlovo,Surlovo,Surlovon,Súrlovon,Αμάραντα,Σούρλοβο,Амаранда,СурловоGRCentral MacedoniaNomós Kilkís41.1892622.81512256Europe/Athenspopulated place
445343Ágios Geórgios MonolithíouAgios Georgios,Agios Georgios Monolithiou,Άγιος Γεώργιος,Άγιος Γεώργιος ΜονολιθίουGREpirusNomós Ioannínon39.4586621.02363122Europe/Athenspopulated place
256909MyrtiáMirtea,Mirtia,Mirtiá,Mirtéa,Myrtea,Myrtia,Myrtiá,Myrtéa,Μυρτέα,ΜυρτιάGRPeloponneseNomós Lakonías36.8818522.693350Europe/Athenspopulated place
256456NerántzaNerandza,Nerantza,Neratza,Nerándza,Nerántza,Nerátza,ΝεράντζαGRPeloponneseNomós Korinthías37.9840222.78178636Europe/Athenspopulated place
260366KavourákionKavouraki,Kavourakion,Kavouráki,Kavourákion,ΚαβουράκιGRPeloponneseNomós Lakonías36.9914822.491160Europe/Athenspopulated place
736113Psilí RáchiIpsili Rakhi,Ipsilí Rákhi,Psili Rachi,Psili Rakhi,Psilí Ráchi,Psilí Rákhi,Zarits,Zárits,Ψηλή ΡάχηGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Drámas41.2075224.344480Europe/Athenspopulated place
252669TrýfosTrifos,Tryfos,Trífos,Trýfos,ΤρύφοςGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.8224421.07486708Europe/Athenspopulated place
9353138Ímeri EliáImeri Elia,Ήμερη ΕλιάGRCentral MacedoniaNomós Chalkidikís40.0798423.8072426Europe/Athenspopulated place
252560TrousákiTrousaki,Trousakion,Trousáki,Trousákion,Τρουσάκι,ΤρουσάκιονGRWest GreeceNomós Achaḯas38.0443621.767940Europe/Athenspopulated place
254967PlagiáPlagia,Plagiá,Playia,Playiá,ΠλαγιάGRCentral GreeceNomós Evvoías38.1498124.376310Europe/Athenspopulated place
254322RíntomoRindomo,Rindomon,Rintomo,Rintomon,Ríndomo,Ríndomon,Ríntomo,Ríntomon,Ρίντομο,ΡίντομονGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías36.9808922.317450Europe/Athenspopulated place
253824Synoikismós Agíou GeorgíouSinoikismos Ayiou Yeoryiou,Sinoikismós Ayíou Yeoryíou,Synoikismos Agiou Georgiou,Synoikismós Agíou Georgíou,Συνοικισμός Αγίου ΓεωργίουGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.38921.850560Europe/Athenspopulated place
263196DéntraDentra,Dhendhra,Dhendra,Dhéndhra,Dhéndra,Déntra,ΔέντραGRThessalyNomós Larísis39.6884422.338110Europe/Athenspopulated place
262701EloúndaEhlunda,Elouda,Elounda,Elounta,Eloúnda,Ελούντα,ЭлундаGRCreteNomós Lasithíou35.26525.721272193Europe/Athenssection of populated place
255231PírgosPirgaki,Pirgos,Pirgáki,Pyrgos,Pírgos,ΠύργοςGRPeloponneseNomós Messinías37.0742221.693360Europe/Athenspopulated place
735652KolchikíKolchiki,Kolchikí,Kolkhiki,Kolkhikí,Pleshevica,Plisevitsa,Κολχική,Πλησεβίτσα,ПлешевицаGRWest MacedoniaNomós Florínis40.73921.48352231Europe/Athenspopulated place
6691879SykaminiasSykaminea,ΣυκαμινέαGRNorth AegeanLesbos39.3618426.297580Europe/Athenspopulated place
264764ApidítsaApidhitsa,Apidhítsa,Apiditsa,Apidítsa,Apodhitsa,Apodhítsa,Delihasani,Delihasáni,ΑπιδίτσαGRPeloponneseNomós Arkadías37.3874822.077590Europe/Athenspopulated place
10794137RáchiMonitsia,Rachi,Μονήτσια,ΡάχηGRSouth AegeanNomós Kykládon37.0679725.482121Europe/Athenspopulated place
252109VatsianáKatziana,Katzianá,Vatsiana,Vatsianá,ΒατσιανάGRCreteNomós Chaniás34.8202324.0988531Europe/Athenspopulated place
735854KavásilaKavasila,Kavasilla,Kavásila,Kavásilla,ΚαβάσιλαGREpirusNomós Ioannínon40.0857120.7119737Europe/Athenspopulated place
735725KipíaKipia,Kipía,ΚηπίαGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Kaválas40.8891224.20312325Europe/Athenspopulated place
265645AfroxyliáAfroxilia,Afroxiliá,Afroxylia,Afroxyliá,ΑφροξυλιάGREpirusNomós Ártas39.2252821.3065678Europe/Athenspopulated place
258933KoutsopódiKoutsopodhion,Koutsopodi,Koutsopódhion,Koutsopódi,Kutsopodi,ΚουτσοπόδιGRPeloponneseArgolida37.6842622.713551857Europe/Athenspopulated place
735615KorinósKorinos,Korinós,ΚορινόςGRCentral MacedoniaNomós Pierías40.3165922.588174191Europe/Athenspopulated place
260456Káto VelitsésKato Velitsai,Kato Velitses,Káto Velitsaí,Káto Velitsés,Velitses,Velítses,Κάτω Βελιτσές,Κάτω ΒελιτσαίGRWest GreeceNomós Achaḯas37.9437821.53150Europe/Athenspopulated place
9036681Agios Geórgios ThorikoúAgios Georgios Thorikou,Άγιος Γεώργιος ΘορικούGRAtticaNomarchía Anatolikís Attikís37.74524.03924141Europe/Athenspopulated place
265365AlepochóriAlepochori,Alepochorion,Alepochóri,Alepochórion,Alepokhori,Alepokhorion,Alepokhóri,Alepokhórion,Αλεποχώρι,ΑλεποχώριονGRPeloponneseNomós Arkadías37.3554422.408340Europe/Athenspopulated place
252928ThimiáGRCreteNomós Chaniás35.4107424.046330Europe/Athenspopulated place
259095KoumariáKoumaria,Koumariá,Nea Smolia,Néa Smólia,ΚουμαριάGRThessalyTrikala39.7276721.8878621Europe/Athenspopulated place
260281KelanítisKelanitis,ΚελανίτηςGRWest GreeceNomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías38.7801521.4524467Europe/Athenspopulated place
251475XirostérnionXerosterni,Xerostérni,Xirosterni,Xirosternion,Xirostérni,XirostérnionGRCreteNomós Chaniás35.4128424.227770Europe/Athenspopulated place
734336SéleroGoekceler,Gökçeler,Selero,Seleron,Sélero,Séleron,Σέλερο,ΣέλερονGREast Macedonia and ThraceNomós Xánthis41.1338224.994082059Europe/Athenspopulated place
9165915GousádesGousades,ΓουσάδεςGRIonian IslandsNomós Kerkýras39.7783319.70209218Europe/Athenspopulated place
252823TórnosTirnos,Tornos,Tírnos,Tórnos,ΤόρνοςGRCentral GreeceNomós Evrytanías38.7379721.67439144Europe/Athenspopulated place
11045512KamíniKamini,Kamíni,ΚαμίνιGRAtticaNomarchía Anatolikís Attikís37.8221923.793630Europe/Athenspopulated place
9036702MarístraMaristra,ΜαρίστραGRAtticaNomarchía Anatolikís Attikís37.8277224.0373634Europe/Athenspopulated place
257598MátalaMatala,Mátala,Μάταλα,МаталаGRCreteHeraklion Regional Unit34.9925324.7500567Europe/Athenspopulated place

Greece: A Geographical Insight into a Nation of Contrasts

The Geographical Diversity of Greece

Greece, located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers a rich and varied landscape that has shaped its history, culture, and economy for centuries. Stretching from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean, and bordering Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria to the north, Greece is a land of remarkable contrasts. The country's geography is defined by a combination of mountainous terrain, numerous islands, and a rugged coastline that has influenced its development as a maritime nation.

The mountainous regions, particularly the Pindus mountain range, dominate the interior of Greece, dividing the country into distinct geographical regions. This has historically led to isolated communities and unique regional cultures. To the south, the Mediterranean climate and fertile plains provide an ideal environment for agriculture, while the numerous islands, such as Crete, Rhodes, and the Cyclades, add to the country's varied geographical identity.

Greece’s combination of mountains, valleys, islands, and seas has not only influenced its agricultural production and settlements but also its rich cultural heritage, making it a country where geography and history are deeply intertwined.

The Administrative Divisions of Greece: Regions and Municipalities

Greece is divided into 13 regions, each offering distinct geographical and cultural characteristics. These regions are further divided into municipalities, which vary in size and population. The administrative divisions of Greece are structured to balance the country’s long-standing historical divisions with the practical need for governance and service delivery.

For example, the region of Attica, which includes Athens, Greece’s capital, is the economic and cultural center of the country. In contrast, regions such as Thessaly and Central Macedonia are known for their agricultural productivity and historical sites, while islands like the Aegean Cyclades are celebrated for their tourism-driven economies and unique cultural traditions.

Each region’s geography has influenced its role in Greece’s development. The proximity to the sea in many regions has made them crucial for trade, while the mountain-dominated areas of northern Greece have fostered a more isolated way of life. The division of Greece into these regions and municipalities reflects the historical, economic, and social development of the nation.

The Importance of City and Regional Data for Understanding Greece’s Geography

Understanding the geography of Greece is closely tied to the study of its cities, regions, and municipal divisions. The distribution of cities and towns, their geographical characteristics, and their administrative roles provide key insights into how Greece has evolved both geographically and culturally.

For geographers, obtaining city data, such as the exact geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude), regional classifications, and departmental divisions, is essential for creating a comprehensive understanding of the country’s urban structure. This data helps map the relationship between urban centers and rural areas, showing how cities like Thessaloniki, Patras, and Heraklion have grown and evolved in response to their geographical contexts.

Detailed city data provides an essential tool for understanding the dynamics of population movement, economic development, and regional connectivity. Each city’s location within its region influences factors such as climate, economy, and accessibility, all of which contribute to shaping its character and role within the broader Greek context.

Latitude and Longitude: Mapping Greece’s Urban and Regional Landscape

The geographic coordinates of each city in Greece, including their latitude and longitude, are critical for understanding their spatial relationships within the country. These coordinates help create accurate maps and spatial models that reveal patterns of settlement, urban growth, and regional distribution.

For example, understanding the latitude and longitude of Athens helps highlight its role as a central hub in Greece, facilitating access to both the Aegean Sea and key land routes. Similarly, knowing the coordinates of cities such as Thessaloniki or Volos reveals how these urban centers have developed in relation to the natural landscape and the broader economic networks that have influenced their growth.

Obtaining precise data on the latitude and longitude of cities and regions in Greece allows geographers to perform detailed spatial analysis, helping to identify trends in urbanization, resource distribution, and infrastructure development across the country. This data also supports more effective planning and management in areas such as transportation, urban development, and regional planning.

Regional and City Data for Sustainable Urban Planning in Greece

As Greece faces the challenges of urbanization, climate change, and sustainable development, access to comprehensive regional and city data is more important than ever. The ability to map out cities and regions in relation to natural features such as rivers, mountains, and coastlines offers valuable insights into how to balance urban growth with environmental preservation.

For instance, understanding the geographical distribution of cities like Athens and Thessaloniki in relation to the Mediterranean climate can inform decisions about urban heat islands, energy consumption, and water management. Similarly, in more rural regions, knowing the exact locations of towns can help identify areas at risk from environmental challenges such as flooding or drought, leading to more proactive measures in managing the country’s natural resources.

City and regional data also helps to foster economic growth by identifying regions with the highest potential for investment and development. By analyzing the geographic distribution of cities, one can better understand the economic relationships between urban centers and their surrounding rural areas, ensuring that development projects are both sustainable and equitable.

Leveraging Geographic Data for Research and Development in Greece

Geographical data on Greece’s cities and regions is not only essential for urban planning but also for academic and scientific research. Researchers in fields such as environmental science, archaeology, and economics rely on this data to understand how geographical factors influence various aspects of Greek life.

For example, data on the latitude and longitude of ancient cities like Delphi and Olympia can assist in archaeological studies by pinpointing their exact locations and analyzing their connections to surrounding areas. Similarly, understanding the geography of islands like Crete and Rhodes, with their distinct climates and terrains, helps researchers study regional variations in agriculture, tourism, and cultural heritage.

The Future of Greece’s Geographic Development: Data-Driven Insights

As Greece continues to develop, geographic data will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of the country. By obtaining and analyzing detailed data on the cities, regions, and departments of Greece—including their precise latitude and longitude coordinates—researchers, policymakers, and urban planners can make more informed decisions about the country’s growth.

Whether focusing on the challenges of urbanization in cities like Athens or addressing environmental concerns in rural areas, geographic data provides the tools needed to guide sustainable development. By using data-driven insights, Greece can continue to balance economic growth with the preservation of its rich natural and cultural heritage, ensuring a sustainable future for all its regions and cities.

In conclusion, obtaining comprehensive data on Greece’s cities and regions is essential for understanding the country’s complex geography. With access to precise geographic coordinates, regional data, and municipal divisions, researchers and planners can better navigate the challenges of urban growth, environmental preservation, and regional development, ultimately creating a more balanced and sustainable future for Greece.

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  • Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
  • City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
  • Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
  • Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
  • Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
  • Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
  • Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
  • Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
  • Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
  • Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
  • Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
  • Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.
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