Dadia
Dadia (Greek: Δαδιά) is a village in the northwestern part of the Evros regional unit in Greece. Dadia is in the municipality of Soufli. Its population in 2011 was 533 for the village and 546 for the community, including the village Kotronia. It is located southwest of Soufli and north of Feres. The name originates from a resinous pine wood which in the past was used for lighting.
Dadia Δαδιά | |
|---|---|
  Dadia | |
| Coordinates: 41°8′N 26°13′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Soufli |
| Municipal unit | Soufli |
| Community | |
| • Population | 546 (2011) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | EB |
Population
| Year | Village population | Community population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 826 | - |
| 1991 | 737 | - |
| 2001 | 800 | 823 |
| 2011 | 533 | 546 |
Geography
Dadia is situated on the western edge of the lower Evros valley, at the foot of wooded hills. Dadia Forest is a well known nature reserve, in which endangered species of birds of prey, including Aquila heliaca and Aquila pomarina, find refuge.
Gallery
Dadia forest
Forest and hill
Dadia forest landscape
Vultures on a hill crest
Track leading into the forest
Visitor centre
Local birds of prey
Closer view of local vultures
Church of Dadia
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External links
- The Dadia forest at the Greek WWF site (in Greek)
- Dadia on GTP Travel Pages
References
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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