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'''Konitsa''' (Greek: Κόνιτσα) is a town in ], ], near the ]n border. It lies amphi-theatre shaped on a mountain slope of the ] mountain range, overlooking the valley where the river ] meets the river ]. The valley is used for farming. Konitsa is a regional centre for many small Pindos villages, and there are shops, schools and a hospital. It is a good starting point for tourists who want to explore the Pindos mountains, or who want to go rafting in the river Aoos or ]. Other places of interest nearby are: | ||
| * The ], including the spectacular ], the Aoos gorge and the Timfi mountains. It is where ] spring water is made; | * The ], including the spectacular ], the Aoos gorge and the Timfi mountains. It is where ] spring water is made; | ||
| * Mount ] (2637 m), Greece's second highest mountain; | * Mount ] (2637 m), Greece's second highest mountain; | ||
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Template:Infobox Town GR Konitsa (Greek: Κόνιτσα) is a town in Epirus, Greece, near the Albanian border. It lies amphi-theatre shaped on a mountain slope of the Pindos mountain range, overlooking the valley where the river Aoos meets the river Voidomatis. The valley is used for farming. Konitsa is a regional centre for many small Pindos villages, and there are shops, schools and a hospital. It is a good starting point for tourists who want to explore the Pindos mountains, or who want to go rafting in the river Aoos or parapenting. Other places of interest nearby are:
- The Vikos-Aoos National Park, including the spectacular Vikos gorge, the Aoos gorge and the Timfi mountains. It is where Vikos spring water is made;
- Mount Smolikas (2637 m), Greece's second highest mountain;
- The sulfur baths of Kavasila;
- Zagoria, a collection of small mountain villages;
- The nearest city is Ioannina.
Historical population
| Year | Communal population | Change | Municipal population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,859 | - | - |
| 1991 | 2,858 | -1/0.00035% | 6,572 |
It is one of the few communities in the prefecture of Ioannina that saw its population decrease by only one inhabitant from 1981 to 1991.
| North: Albania | |||
| West: Ano Pogoni? |
Konitsa | East: Konitsa | |
| Southwest: Delvinaki | South: Papingo (community), Tymfi | Southeast: Bizani |
External links http://www.e-konitsa.gr
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