Thessaloniki (Thessaloníki), Central Macedonia

Thessaloniki: This major Greek port city is located on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, in the Central Macedonia region.

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Quick Facts about Thessaloníki

Population 315,196
Country Kingdom of Thessalonica, Despotate of Epirus, Republic of Venice, Macedonia, Roman Republic, Ottoman Empire, Greece, Empire of Nicaea, Byzantine Empire, Roman Empire, Macedonia, Byzantine Empire
State Central Macedonia (Greece)
County Nomós Thessaloníkis
Different from Q58379309
Postal code 530–539, 56404, 54015–54655
Plate code NM, NP, NN, NE, NH, NZ, NK, NX, NY, NT, NO, NA, NI, MM, NB
Phone Area Codes 2310
Area 19.31 km2
Official name Θεσσαλονίκη
Latitude & Longitude 40.6436,22.9309
Patron saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki
Named for Thessalonike of Macedon
Official language Greek
Altitude 66 feet / 20 meters
Capital city Thessaloníki is capital of Macedonia, National Defence revolt, Thessaloniki Regional Unit, Centre Macedonia Region, Macedonia, Kingdom of Thessalonica, Municipality of Thessaloniki, Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace
Establishment January 01, -0314 (2340 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00
Local time 16:49:48 (16th April 2026)

Geography

Thessaloníki is located at 40°38'37"N 22°55'51"E (40.6436100, 22.9308600).

Thessaloniki map

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Official website of Thessaloníki

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1913 157,889 - census
1940 215,788 26.83% census
1951 217,049 0.58% census
1961 250,920 13.5% census
1971 345,799 27.44% census
1981 406,413 14.91% census
1991 412,160 1.39% census
2001 385,406 -6.94% census
2011 315,196 -22.28% census
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Map & Images (more maps)

Thessaloniki Regional Map
Thessaloniki Regional Map
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Thessaloniki Metro Map
Thessaloniki Metro Map
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