Karitsa, Pieria

Karitsa
Καρίτσα

The Church of Agios Dimitrios in Karitsa
Karitsa

Coordinates: 40°11′N 22°28′E / 40.183°N 22.467°E / 40.183; 22.467Coordinates: 40°11′N 22°28′E / 40.183°N 22.467°E / 40.183; 22.467
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Macedonia
Regional unit Pieria
Municipality Dio-Olympos
Municipal unit Dio
Highest elevation 30 m (100 ft)
Lowest elevation 10 m (30 ft)
Community[1]
  Population 2,025 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 601 00
Area code(s) 23510
Vehicle registration KN

Karitsa (Greek: Καρίτσα) is a lowland town of the former Municipality of Dio, which is part of the municipality of Dio-Olympos, in the Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. The population was 2,025 people as of 2011.[1] It is located 13 km south of Katerini. Livestock farming and tobacco growing are the main occupations of the residents. Also produces corn, beet, endive and cereals.

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