Katerini
Κατερίνη
Town Hall of Katerini
Town Hall of Katerini
Katerini is located in Greece
Katerini
Katerini
Location within the region
Coordinates: 40°16′N 22°30′E / 40.267°N 22.500°E / 40.267; 22.500
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitPieria
MunicipalityKaterini
Municipal unitKaterini
Government
  MayorIoannis Ntoumos (New Democracy)
Area
  Municipality681,863 km2 (263,269 sq mi)
  Municipal unit93,659 km2 (36,162 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipality
80,700
  Municipality density0.12/km2 (0.31/sq mi)
  Municipal unit
62,205
  Municipal unit density0.66/km2 (1.7/sq mi)
DemonymKateriniotis (Greek: Κατερινιώτης)
Community
  Population56,877 (2021)
  Area (km2)63196
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
60100, 60131, 60132, 60133, 60134
Area code(s)23510
Vehicle registrationKN
Websitekaterini.gr

Katerini (Greek: Κατερίνη, Kateríni, pronounced [ka̠te̞ˈɾini]) is a city and municipality in northern Greece, the capital city of Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, Greece. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mount Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, at an altitude of 14 m. The municipal unit of Katerini has a population of 80,700 (according to the 2021 census)[1] and it is the second most populous urban area in the region of Macedonia after Thessaloniki. The close distance between two cities (68 km), has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years. Katerini is accessible from the main Thessaloniki–Athens highway GR-1/E75 (with the Katerini's South, East and North interchanges) and the Egnatia Odos to the north. It is served by Intercity, Proastiakos (Suburban Railway) and local trains on the main railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in the city.

A popular tourist destination in northern Greece, Katerini is close to the sea (7 km) and to several archaeological sites of great interest such as the ancient city of Dion (5th century BC, 17 km away), the ancient Leivithra (27 km away), ancient Pydna (16 km away) and the Castle of Platamon. The beaches of Kallithea, Korinos, Olympiaki Akti (or Katerinoskala), Paralia where is located the 3rd Port Authority Department of Skala Katerini,[2] Peristasi are visited by both Greek and foreign tourists during the summer season.[3][4][5] The base of Mount Olympus and the town of Litochoro, are at a distance of around 20 km from the center of Katerini, whereas there is the ski center of Elatochori in Mount Pieria at a distance of 33.4 km from the city's center.[6][7][8][9][10]

Name and history

The origin of the name is obscure. Since the 13th century, travellers as well as maps record the existence of a settlement called Hatera (Ἅτηρα), which may have been the origin of the modern name. Thus Felix Beaujour recorded its name as "Katheri", while François Pouqueville gives the name of the settlement as "Kateri Hatera".[11][12] According to another theory, the city derives its name from the small chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη, Agia Aikaterini) to the east of the city, dating to at least the early 19th century. The latter hypothesis influenced official usage in Greek, where the city is found as "Aikaterini" (Greek: Αικατερίνη) or "Agia Aikaterini" (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη) until the early 20th century, when the vernacular name Katerini (Greek: Κατερίνη) prevailed.[11]

According to the reports of travellers, at the turn of the 19th century, the city had four to five thousand inhabitants, mostly Greeks. In 1806, William Martin Leake recorded 100 hearths, while four years later Daniel recorded 140. For the remainder of the 19th century, the number of homes remained steady at about 300, with a population in 1900 of 2,070 Orthodox Christians and 600 Muslims.[11]

The city was captured by the Greek 7th Infantry Division on 16 October 1912 liberated it from Ottoman rule, during the First Balkan War, and has been part of Greece since then.[11][13][14] Greek refugees from the Greek genocide (1916–1923) and Pontic Greek genocide (1914–1923) settled in Katerini.[15] With the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923, the city's Muslims left, and Greek refugees, particularly from Eastern Thrace and Greek Evangelicals from Asia Minor (Anatolia), took their place, almost doubling the city's population from 5,540 in 1920 to 10,138 in 1928.[11]

Geography

Administrative division

The Municipality of Katerini was formed in 2011 with the Kallikratis Programme administrative reform[16][17][18] by the merger of the following 6 former municipalities, that became municipal units of the newly formed Municipality of Katerini.[19][1][20][21]

Municipality of Katerini
Municipal UnitsPopulation
  • 4,527
  • 56,877
  • 5,710
  • 5,879
  • 5,238
  • 2,469
Total Area Total Population
  • 681.863 km2
  • 80,700
Municipal Unit of Katerini
Municipal CommunitiesPopulation
  • 477
  • 799
  • 58,309
  • 445
  • 2,175
Total Area Total Population
  • 93.659 km2
  • 62,205
Municipal Community of Katerini
SettlementsPopulation
  • 1,061
  • 55,997
  • 467
  • 464
  • 320
Total Area Total Population
  • 63.196 km2
  • 58,309

Climate

Katerini has a humid subtropical climate that is characterised by warm to hot, dry summers and cool and more humid winters (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).

Climate data for Katerini
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 9.0
(48.2)
11.9
(53.4)
15.0
(59.0)
20.0
(68.0)
25.1
(77.2)
30.3
(86.5)
33.3
(91.9)
32.9
(91.2)
28.5
(83.3)
22.4
(72.3)
15.7
(60.3)
10.9
(51.6)
21.3
(70.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.9
(40.8)
6.8
(44.2)
9.8
(49.6)
14.2
(57.6)
18.9
(66.0)
23.6
(74.5)
26.3
(79.3)
25.9
(78.6)
22.1
(71.8)
17
(63)
11.5
(52.7)
7
(45)
15.7
(60.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 0.8
(33.4)
1.8
(35.2)
4.6
(40.3)
8.5
(47.3)
12.8
(55.0)
16.9
(62.4)
19.4
(66.9)
19.0
(66.2)
15.7
(60.3)
11.6
(52.9)
7.4
(45.3)
3.2
(37.8)
10.1
(50.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38
(1.5)
36
(1.4)
43
(1.7)
33
(1.3)
46
(1.8)
31
(1.2)
24
(0.9)
18
(0.7)
28
(1.1)
45
(1.8)
53
(2.1)
53
(2.1)
448
(17.6)
Source: climate-data.org[22]

Sights

Eleftherias (Liberty) Square[23][24][25] that is the Katerini’s central square where are located the Eleftherias statue and Giorgakis Olympios bust statue at the beginning of Giorgakis Olympios street. Main Pedestrian Street[26] that is the commercial district of downtown. Main Pedestrian Street – Fountain.[27] Town Hall Square.[28] Civil School of Katerini.[29] Nine Muses Art Center (former Dimitrios Tsalopoulos Mansion) οf the Municipality of Katerini that is neoclassical mansion features art nouveau elements built in 1908 declared an Asset of Artistic Interest in 1979 by the Ministry of Culture operates for temporary exhibitions and events.[30] Macedonia Square (formerly Republic Square).[31] Heroes’ Square where there are the statues of Alexander the Great, Apostolos Kontaxakis (1896–1912)[32] and Athanasios Mpatsaras (1972–2007).[33][34]

Municipal Park of Katerini[35][36][37] where there are the Heroon Monument,[38] Open-air Municipal Theatre of Katerini, Ekavi Conference and Cultural Center of Katerini,[39] Katerini Municipal Library that is a lending public library for books and over 5000 LP vinyl discs,[40][41][42] and the 2nd Open Care Center for the Elderly (KAPI) of Katerini.[43] Folklore Museum[44] of the Union of Pontians of Pieria. Museum of the Association of Asia Minor of Pieria. Chatzoglio School cultural center.[45][46] Monument of the Genocide of Pontic Hellenism.[47][48] Park of the Evangelicals[49] where is located the Aimilios Xanthopoulos (1903–1943) bust statue.[50] Municipal Traffic Education Park (Road Safety Park).[51] Monument to the Fallen in honour of the Greeks of mass execution from the German occupiers on 23 February 1943 at Katerini Railway Station district.[52][53][54]

Kapnikos Stathmos Katerinis (Tobacco Station of Katerini).[55] Cathedral Church of the Holy Ascension.[56] Church of Panagia Zoodochou Pigis in Peristasi.[57] Evangelical Church of Katerini.[58] Turkalbanian Tekke (Bektashi Tekke).[59] Katerini Railway Station.[60] Fortress of Katerini Railway Station.[61] Platanodasos of Neokesaria.[62][63] Monument of Colonel Dimitrios Svoronos.[64] Macedonian Tombs of Korinos.[65] Korinos – Beach.[66][67][3] Kalithea – Beach.[68][3] Paralia – Beach.[69][70][3] Paralia – Port.[71] Paralia – Pier.[72] Olympiaki Akti (also known as Olympic Coast or Olympic Beach) – Beach.[73][74][3] Peristasi – Beach.[75][3]

Culture

Local traditions, festive and cultural events

On 16 October is celebrated by a parade the anniversary of the Katerini’s liberation from Ottoman rule and annexation to Greece. On November 25 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agia Aikaterini (Saint Catherine), who is the city's patron saint. During November the "Aikaterinia" cultural events are held.[76] Christmas Festivities of the Municipality of Katerini.[77][78][79] The Christmas Museum during the December hosted at Nine Muses Art Center.[80][81][82] "Momoeria" (or "Momogeroi") custom[83][84] of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists revised by the Pontic Theatrical Stage of Pieria takes place in 30 December through the Alexander the Great pedestrian street celebrates the coming of New Year. Christmas Village of the World at Kapnikos Stathmos Katerinis where offers a series of activities.[85][86] The Giorgakis Olympios Association of Livadioton of Katerini revives the Dionysian custom of "The Mpampaliouria" on 1 January.[87] In the Community of Ano Agios Ioannis are held, on the 5th January the custom of the burning of Kallikantzaros and the second Easter day the "Feast of Agapis" event with egg tapping, co-organized by the Municipality of Katerini and Argos Pontic Cultural Association of Ano Agios Ioannis.[88][89]

In Korinos on January 8, the Thracian gynaecocracy custom of "Mpampo" or "Day of Mpampo"[90][91] is kept where the married women, dressed in their traditional costumes, are visiting the Mpampo offering her gifts honors the face of the grandmother, the midwife in ancient times (and later midwife), who helped pregnant women with her experience on the day of birth. At the feast that follows men are not allowed. In order to show their respect to her important role they washed her hands and she in return blessed them with water and basil. At the end of this ritual, the Mpampo carried to the region’s main water fountain accompanied by an old man dressed woman who would protect her. On the third and last Sunday of the Carnival at the Macedonia Square is held the custom of the "Burning of Fanou",[92] when King of Carnival is burned, organized by the Giorgakis Olympios Association of Livadioton of Katerini, accompanying with folk music and traditional dance of Gaitanaki marks the end of the festivities and the start of lent. Park Festival held at the Municipal Park of Katerini in April with street food and fun activities.[93][94]

The custom of "Maroudas", known as Ai Giannis or Klidonas, is held at Katafygiotika district of Katerini by the To Flampouro Educational Union of Katafygioton of Katerini.[95] In Paralia during the summer tourism season are held a series of international folklore festivals.[96] The Olympus Festival is an annual cultural festival of a series of music, theatre and other events, taking place in summer season at several venues, such as the Hellenistic theatre of Dion and Open-air Municipal Theatre of Katerini, organized by the Organization of Festival Olympou (OR.FE.O.). Olympus Mythical Trail[97] 110 km endurance ultra-trail foot-race held the summer through Mount Olympus. The "Run for Katerini" 8 km running race from the Platanodasos of Neokesaria to the Eleftherias Square.[98][99] Emporopanigyri known as "Panigyri"[100] which is an open-air market and traditional Greek festival takes place in August-September at the exhibition area of the Municipality of Katerini in the Andromachi settlement. In October, the "Fest of Honey" for honey and bee products is held at the Municipal Park of Katerini organized by the Agios Filaretos Bee-keeping Association of Pieria, under the auspices of the Municipality of Katerini.[101][102]

Cultural bodies and social communities

The Pieria Annex of the General State Archives (GAK) of Greece started operating in 1996 in Katerini includes archives and collections of the cultural heritage and history of the Pieria covering the period from 1864 to the present day, operating visitor reading room for the general public.[103][104][105] Several cultural bodies, societies and participatory initiatives supports the local community.[106][107]

Municipal Odeion of Katerini (conservatoire).[108] Cinema Club of Katerini.[109][110] Photography Club of Katerini.[111][112] Association of Visual Artists of Pieria.[113] Estia Pieridon Mouson which has the Photography Group Irida and organizes every year the series of events "Spring Days of Mouson".[114][115] Polytonic Orchestra of Katerini.[116] Friends of Museum of Katerini City.[117][118] Pieria Association of Asia Minor. Union of Pontians of Pieria. Panagia Soumela Pontic Association of Katerini.[119][120][15] Kotza Anastas Historic Pontic Association of Neokaisareia.[120] Argos Pontic Cultural Association in the Community of Ano Agios Ioannis. Cultural Society of Rail Station of Katerini.[121] Giorgakis Olympios Association of Livadioton of Katerini.[122] Katsantonis Association of Sarakatsanon of Pieria.[123] Xatheri Workshop of Cretan Tradition and Culture of Pieria.[124] Stavraetoi Αssociation of Cretans of Pieria.[125] Svoronos Cultural Association of Svoronos. To Flampouro Educational Union of Katafygioton of Katerini. Thracian Educational Association of Ganochora.[126] Thracian Estia of Katerini.[127][128]

Paideia Paradosis Cultural and Folklore Association of Katerini.[129][130] Druanista Cultural Association of Katerini.[131] Makedonia Cultural Association of Neo Keramidi.[132] Cultural Association of Aedimitrinon. Association of Eastern Thracians of Peristasi.[133] Association of Epirotes of Pieria.[134] Olympus Association of Kokkinopliton of Pieria.[135] Georgios Karaiskakis Association of Thessalian of Pieria.[136] Nostalgoi tis Paradosis Educational Cultural Association of Katerini.[137] Anatolikoromilioton Association of Korinos.[90] Dance and Art Cultural Club of Katerini.[138] Petros the Peloponnesian Music-Friends Club of Pieria.[139] Network of Youth Engagement of Katerini.[140] Volunteer Group of Municipality of Katerini for the SEATRAC mobility ramp facilitating access to the sea for people with disabilities/reduced mobility.[141][142][143] O Topos Mou Voluntary Action Group of Prefecture of Pieria hosted in the Kapnikos Stathmos Katerinis (KSK) offers several non-profit initiatives, as the Humanitarian Aid Administration Center, Social Pharmacy, Social Grocery, Emergency Conditions Kitchen and others.[144][145]

Rescue Team of Pieria.[146] Olympian Center for Astrophysics.[147][148][149] Radioamateur Club of Pieria.[150] Theatrical Workshop of the Theatre Commedia.[151] Theatre Workshop and Theatrical Game of the Theatre MO.[152] Theatrical Workshop of the Pegasus Theatre. Pontic Theatrical Stage of the Union of Pontians of Pieria. Olympolis Art Project.[153] Mastodontas Friends Club of Nature and Human[154] in Neokaisareia. Lykeion ton Ellinidon - Katerini Chapter.[155] Association of Kores Pierion.[156] Panathinaiki Panhellenic Organization of Women - Olympiades Katerini Chapter.[157] Kallipatira Panhellenic Athletic Women’s Association - Katerini Chapter.[158] Union of Working Consumers of Greece (EEKE) - Katerini Branch.[159] Some of mass media are, Municipal Radio of Katerini 95.3 FM housed in Town Hall,[160][161] Radio Olympus FM 101.5, Radio Viva 88.3 FM, Radio City 102.8 FM, Radio Enimerosi 92.2 FM, Radio Panorama 100.8 FM, Dion Television. Some local newspapers are Olympio Bima, Epta, Imerisia, Pieria News.

Local delicacies

Katerini is located near several villages which are renowned for their high quality products, specifically kiwis, cherries, wines[162][163] are one of the more important productions in the region, as well as strawberries, apples, olives, olive oil, truffle oil, truffles,[164] mushrooms, grapes, herbs with the most well-known the sideritis scardica locally known as "Tea of Olympus", honey,[102] cheese products, black-pig (cured meat products, sausages, meat).[165][166] Katerini Steppe Cattle originates from Katerini[167][168][169] is Greek steppe breed belonging to the Podolian cattle at high risk of extinction, well known for its meat and milk, found now in the Thessaly region.

Economy

Tsalopoulos mansion

Katerini is the administrative and economic center of Pieria. In 2022 it joined the EU Smart Tourism Destinations Project[170][171] for smart tourism aims to promote sustainable development practices and access to tourism and hospitality through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with the collaboration of other EU selected destinations.[172][173][174][25] Katerini has received a gold award of Circular Economy and a silver award of Environmental Excellence to Local Authorities at the Environmental Awards 2022 at Hellenic Foundation for Culture on 28 September 2022.[175][176] It is the first one municipality in Greece in which the pilot implementation of the Platform SMARTREC[177][178] for the recycling of cooking oil taking place in collaboration with the International Hellenic University, as well as participates in the European program "LIFE-IP AdaptInGR – Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece" (2019–2026)[179][180][181] for the adaptation to the effects of climate change, led by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

In Katerini, there are based the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Pieria,[182] Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Pieria,[183] Consortium of Agricultural Tobacco Cooperatives of Pieria,[184] Pieria Hoteliers Association.[185] Every year it operates the Trade-Craft Exhibition Activity of Pieria & Central Makedonia (EBEP-KM) taking place at the exhibition area of the Municipality of Katerini in the Andromachi settlement.[186]

Katerini Municipal Park

Agriculture

Katerini lies in the middle of a plain and thus, it is greatly an agricultural city. As of 2000 26,775 people were occupied in agriculture, in Pieria.[187] There is cultivation of tobacco in the region and lot of people spend considerable resources for its development and for exports of the product. The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Pieria has 9000 members, of which 2000 grow tobacco.[188] Kiwi fruit produces in Katerini and Pieria[188][189] where was the first place in Greece where was cultivated in 1973 at the initiative of Tasos Michos[190][191] who was application agronomist at Pieria Directorate of Agriculture. Aktinidio Pierias (Kiwi of Pieria) cultivates in Pieria and is the specific type of kiwi (part of Hayward variety) registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product with the awarding of certification on 22 November 2002.[192][193][194][195]

Katerini Beach

Tourism

Katerini is a popular tourist destination, that attracts visitors from Greece and abroad.[196][197] Within the boundaries of the municipality, there are seasonal and all year round over 230 hotels,[185][198][199][200][201][202][203] that can accommodate more than 8600 people,[204][205][206] short-term rentals[207] and tourist accommodations.[208] The vast majority of the tourist infrastructure lie in Paralia and Olympiaki Akti, at where linking between them with road, sidewalk and bicycle lane, including tens of tavernas, and cafes.[209][210][211] Winter tourism has started developing in the area, since the construction of the Elatochori ski resort.[212] Katerini is surrounded by ancient archaeological sites as Dion, Leivithra, Pydna, Louloudies and Platamon Castle. The Mount Olympus is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 1981[213] where there is the Olympus National Woodland Park one of the National parks of Greece for visits and sport activities.[214][215][216]

Public health

The National Public Health Organization in Katerini has the:

  • General Hospital of Katerini,[217] in the area of Neo Keramidi,
  • Health Center of Katerini,[218]
  • 4th Local Health Group (T.OM.Y.) of Katerini[219][220] housed in the premises of the Health Center of Katerini and National Organization for Health Care Services (EOPYY),
  • 12th Local Health Group (T.OM.Y.) of Katerini housed in the premises of the former General Hospital of Katerini,[219]
  • Regional Care Center in Paralia operates each summer season,[221]
  • Atraktos Center for the Prevention of Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health of the Regional Unit of Pieria.[222]

The Municipal Social Care Center of Katerini[223][224] of the Municipality of Katerini is housed in the premises of the former General Hospital of Katerini and provides primary health care services to the vulnerable social groups that has been equipped and funding from a Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF) grant received through the Council of Europe Development Bank. The social welfare program "Help at Home" operates by Municipality of Katerini supports vulnerable, elderly and people with disabilities who are in need of help at home.[225] In 2020, Municipality of Katerini acquired a mobile (vehicle mounted frequency selective) measurement station that monitor the electromagnetic field levels from antenna stations in the frequency range 100KHz–7GHz, which is operated and controlled by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE),[226][227] with the aim of public information about high-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) levels. The results are presented through an interactive web portal[228] and mobile application.[229]

Transport

Local transport

The national bus lines service is provided by the KTEL Pieria[230][231] station for intercity buses (coach) located in Katerini. The local bus lines between Katerini and its nearby settlements are served by the urban buses of the KTEL Katerini,[232][233][234] which has lines towards Ano Agios Ioannis, Aronas, Dion, Moschochori, Olympiaki Akti, Paralia, Palaio Keramidi, Neo Nosokomeio (New General Hospital of Katerini), Nea Trapezounta, Vrontou. These routes serve all the settlements that lie between Katerini and the aforementioned final destinations.[232]

Road transport

Katerini is served by A1 and National Road 1 that run north-south from Evzonoi to Athens.[235][236][237] The connection between Katerini and Elassona is served by National Road 13. Single carriageways run from Katerini to every settlement of the Pieria. Intercity bus routes delivered by the KTEL Pieria,[230] connect Katerini directly with Athens, Thessaloniki, Elassona, Alexandreia and all the settlements of Pieria that are not served by the urban buses of KTEL Katerini.[232] There are also privately held international bus routes that connect Katerini with several cities in Albania and Bulgaria.

Katerini railway station is located just outside the city center. The main line of the Greek railway system that connects Athens with Thessaloniki passes through Katerini. As a result, the city is connected directly with Larisa and Thessaloniki via the Thessaloniki Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) suburban electric train.[238][239] It is also connected with Athens and all the intermediate stations by Intercity train routes.

Demographics

Historical population

YearCommunity populationMunicipal unit populationMunicipality population
200153,41857,09883,387
201158,30962,20585,851
202159.18962.74280,700
2031---
2041---
YearCommunity population
196128,046
197129,046
198138,404
199142,381
--
YearCommunity population
1913[240] 7,393
1920[11]6,540
192810,138
194016,938
195124,605

Local communities

St. Fotini Church at the beach in Paralia
Evangelical church

Katerini is home to a significant Aromanian population that exceeds 3000 people.[241] Aromanians of Katerini mainly descend from nearby Aromanian settlements of Livadi and Kokkinopilos, and in lesser numbers from Samarina, Moscopole, Avdella, Perivoli and Smixi.[241] According to some sources the Aromanians formed a majority amongst the city's Christian population in the beginning of the 20th century.[241]

Immigrants

As of 2001, the Municipal Unit of Katerini (then Municipality of Katerini) was home to 2,794 foreign nationals (4.9% of the total population). Among them the most populous ethnic group was Albanians (2.5%) followed by Georgians (0.5%), Russians (0.4%) and Bulgarians (0.3%).[242]

Religion

The Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon has 16 congregations within the city of Katerini. There is also an Old Calendarist church in the city.[243] Katerini has a relatively numerous Protestant community, as a result of the organised settlement of Evangelical Greek refugees from Asia Minor and Pontus (region).[244] Today the Greek Evangelical Church of Katerini has almost 1,100 followers.[244] Other Protestant denominations, that have a church within the city, are the Free Apostolic Church of Pentecost, the Greek Apostolic Church of Pentecost and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[245][246] The Protestant community is fully integrated in the life of the city, but in the past there were tensions between the Evangelical community and the Greek Orthodox majority. These tensions led to the arson of the Evangelical Church of Katerini from a Greek Orthodox mob in March 1930.[244]

Education

  • The Katerini city public schools is a part of the public education system consisting of member schools include,[247] Preschool,[248][249][250] Primary,[248] Secondary (Gymnasium, High School, and others),[251][252][253][254][255][256][257][258][259] Post Upper Secondary,[260][261][262] and Higher Education.[263]
  • Center of Lifelong Learning (KDVM) of the Municipality of Katerini[264][265][266] in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
  • Re-Training Programs of non-formal education with 380 hours each program[267][268][269] of the Ministry of Tourism supervised by the Makedonia Vocational Training Institute (IEK) of Tourism[270] for employed and unemployed persons of tourism professions operate at times after an official public announcement.[271][272]
  • School of Samaritans and Rescuers of the Volunteers Samaritans, Rescuers and Lifeguards Corp of the Hellenic Red Cross.[273]
  • Municipal Odeion of Katerini that is a conservatoire of music education.[108]
  • Educational programs of the Rescue Team of Pieria.[146]

From 2006 to 2016 was operating the Second Chance Seminary School of Katerini[274] of the Ministry of Education, that was suspended its operation since the academic year 2016–2017,[275] which was a two years public ecclesiastical lifelong learning education boarding school located in the Prosilio settlement housed in the Ecclesiastical Guesthouse[276] of the Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon.

Public Education ‒ Katerini City Lower Secondary Education
Data as at January 2021[251][248] Katerini City Gymnasium School

The preschool (PS) is compulsory,
comprises the 1-year pre-kindergarten
and 1-year kindergarten, and has exactly
name (number) with the primary school
name where is attached. Preschools and
primary schools share buildings. A second
extra preschool attached in a primary school
is to be shown as (PS) in round brackets.
Students who successfully complete the
lyceum are awarded the Apolytirio Lyceum
(school leaving certificate, that is upper
secondary leaving certificate, also known
as High School Diploma).

1st 48 Klisouras str, 601 32
2nd 48 Klisouras str, 601 32
3rd 1 Militou str, 601 33
4th 2 Mitropoleos str, 601 31
5th 34 Eirinis str, 601 34
6th 104 Agiou Savva str, 601 33
7th 1, 19th Maiou str, 601 34
Music 1 Stadiou str, 601 32
Evening 34 Eirinis str, 601 34
Unified Special Vocational Gymnasium-Lyceum 150 Terzopoulou str, 601 32
Special Vocational Education
Laboratory of Special Vocational Education (EEEEK) Neo Keramidi (Area), 601 50
Second Chance Adult School (SDE)
Second Chance Adult School (SDE) of Katerini 2 Mitropoleos str, 601 31
Primary Education Laboratory Center (EK)
Katerini City Primary School Laboratory Center (EK) of Katerini 150 Terzopoulou str, 601 32
1st 3 Ippokratous str, 601 32 Vocational School (EPAS)
2nd 10 Kioutaxias str, 601 33 EPAS of Public Employment Service (DYPA) End Terzopoulou str, 601 32
3rd 13 Marathonos str, 601 32 Upper Secondary Education
4th 2 Aristotelous str, 601 32 Katerini City High School
5th, (21st PS) 30 Filippou str, 601 33 1st 48 Klisouras str, 601 32
6th, (16th PS) 15, 28 October str, 601 34 2nd 10 Ipirou str, 601 32
7th, (20th PS) 8 Mitropolitou Kirillou str, 601 31 3rd 1 Militou str, 601 33
8th 13 Stratigou Roka str, 601 34 4th 2 Mitropoleos str, 601 31
8th KG, (24th PS) A’ Parodos Priamou, 601 34 5th 10 Ipirou str, 601 32
9th 2 Loukianou str, 601 32 Music 1 Stadiou str, 601 32
10th 16 Tenedou str, 601 33 Evening 34 Eirinis str, 601 34
11th, (23rd PS) 1 Fleming str, 601 34 Vocational (I) 150 Terzopoulou str, 601 32
12th 14 Romanou str, 601 31 Model Vocational 150 Terzopoulou str, 601 32
13th 39 Platonos str, 601 33 Vocational (II) Neo Keramidi (Area), 601 50
14th 6 Kilkis str, 601 34 Evening Vocational 150 Terzopoulou str, 601 32
15th 14 Svoronou str, 601 33 Unified Special Vocational Gymnasium-Lyceum 150 Terzopoulou str, 601 32
16th, (25th PS) 1 Agios Christoforos str, 601 33 Post Upper Secondary Education (non-tertiary education)
17th 17 Odyssea Elyti str, 601 33 Public Institute of Vocational Training of the General Hospital of Katerini 1 Old Hospital str, 601 31
18th 1 Antisthenous str, 601 31 Public Institute of Vocational Training of Katerini of the Ministry of Education 10 Ipirou str, 601 32
19th 2 Tyrtaiou str, 601 32 Higher Education (tertiary education)
Special Primary Ganochora (Area), 601 50 International Hellenic University, Department of Logistics 2 Kanellopoulou str, 601 32

Sports

Athletic centers

Football

Katerini is represented by two football teams in the national leagues; Pierikos, has its home stadium named 1st Municipal Athletic Center of Katerini, a club currently playing in the Third National category, and the women's football club of Pierides Muses, playing in the Women's Third National category.

Other sports

  • Pierikos-Archelaos B.C. currently competes in the A2 League, the second tier of Greek basketball. GAS Archelaos Katerinis plays in the A2 League the second tier of the Greek handball league system.
Sport clubs based in Katerini
Club Founded Sports Achievements
Pierikos
(Former:Megas Alexandros Katerini & Olympos Katerini)
1961
(1922)
(1946)
Football, VolleyballEarlier presence in A Ethniki football, finalist Greek cup
GAS Archelaos1956Handball, Track and Field and other sportsPanhellenic titles in Greek Handball
Ethnikos Katerini1973FootballEarlier presence in Gamma Ethniki
Vataniakos F.C.1978FootballEarlier presence in Beta Ethniki
Pierikos-Archelaos B.C.2008BasketballPresence in A2 Ethniki

Notable people

International relations

Katerini is twinned with:

See also

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