Kampos, Karditsa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kampos Κάμπος
Kampos Location in Greece
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Thessaly
Regional unit	Karditsa
Municipality	Karditsa
Area
• Total	90.4 km2 (34.9 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,615
• Density	39.989/km2 (103.57/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registration	ΚΑ

Kampos (which is Κάμπος in Greek) is a place in Greece. It used to be its own local government area, called a municipality. Now, it's part of a bigger municipality called Karditsa. Kampos is known as a "municipal unit" within the Karditsa area.

Discover Kampos

Kampos is located in the Karditsa regional unit, which is part of the Thessaly region in central Greece. It's a place with a rich history and a connection to the land around it.

Where is Kampos?

Kampos is found in the heart of Greece, specifically in the region of Thessaly. This area is famous for its large, flat plains. The municipal unit of Kampos covers an area of about 90.4 square kilometers (that's about 35 square miles). In 2021, about 3,615 people lived there. The main town, or "seat," of Kampos is called Stavros.

What Does "Kampos" Mean?

The name "Kampos" is a Greek word. It means "plain" or "field." This name makes a lot of sense because Kampos is located in the middle of the Thessalian plain. This is a very large and flat area, perfect for farming. So, the name perfectly describes the geography of the place!

How Kampos is Governed

Before 2011, Kampos was its own independent municipality. This meant it had its own local government. But in 2011, Greece had a big change in how its local areas were organized. This change was called the "Kallikratis plan." Because of this plan, many smaller municipalities joined together to form larger ones. Kampos became a "municipal unit" within the larger Karditsa municipality. This means it's still a recognized area, but its local decisions are now part of the bigger Karditsa government.