Aliveri
Encyclopedia
Aliveri is a town in the Greek
island of Euboea
. It is part of the municipal unit Taminaioi
, and the seat of the municipality Kymi-Aliveri. Aliveri is linked by the GR-44
(Chalkida - Karystos
). Aliveri lies next to the South Euboic Gulf. Aliveri is located east of Chalkida, south of Cyme
and NNW of Karystos as well as NNE of Athens
.
Aliveri is mostly an industrial town. The biggest cement factory of Greece is located in Aliveri, which also homes a power generating plant of the PPC (Public Power Corporation - ΔΕΗ). The power plant began producing power burning brown coal (lignite) in 1955. As the coal seam has been exhausted now, the power plant is using oil. In the area, there is also marble mining industry.
Aliveri also boast a picturesque harbor called "Karavos".
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
island of Euboea
Euboea
Euboea is the second largest Greek island in area and population, after Crete. The narrow Euripus Strait separates it from Boeotia in mainland Greece. In general outline it is a long and narrow, seahorse-shaped island; it is about long, and varies in breadth from to...
. It is part of the municipal unit Taminaioi
Taminaioi
Taminaioi is a former municipality of the island of Euboea, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kymi-Aliveri, of which it is a municipal unit...
, and the seat of the municipality Kymi-Aliveri. Aliveri is linked by the GR-44
Greek National Road 44
Greek National Road 44 is a highway linking the cities of Thiva, Chalkida and Karystos. The total length is nearly 200 km. The highway passes in the prefectures of Viotia and Euboea. Much of the highway has curvy roads....
(Chalkida - Karystos
Karystos
Karystos is a small coastal town on the Greek island of Euboea. It has about 7,000 inhabitants. It lies 129 km south of Chalkis. From Athens it is accessible by ferry via Marmari from the Rafina port...
). Aliveri lies next to the South Euboic Gulf. Aliveri is located east of Chalkida, south of Cyme
Cyme (Aeolis)
Cyme was an Aeol city in Aeolis close to the kingdom of Lydia. The Aeolians regarded Cyme as the largest and most important of their twelve cities, which were located on the coastline of Asia Minor...
and NNW of Karystos as well as NNE of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
.
Aliveri is mostly an industrial town. The biggest cement factory of Greece is located in Aliveri, which also homes a power generating plant of the PPC (Public Power Corporation - ΔΕΗ). The power plant began producing power burning brown coal (lignite) in 1955. As the coal seam has been exhausted now, the power plant is using oil. In the area, there is also marble mining industry.
Aliveri also boast a picturesque harbor called "Karavos".
Subdivisions
- Aliveri
- Katakalou
- Latas
- Milaki
Historical population
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5,103 | - |
| 1991 | 5,065 | -38/-0.74% |
External links
- GTP Travel Pages - Aliveri (in English and Greek)
- Grey of Aliveri
- Grey of Aliveri (other website)
- In Greek: