Naousa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naousa Νάουσα
Naousa under snow
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Central Macedonia
Regional unit	Imathia
Area
• Municipality	424.9 km2 (164.1 sq mi)
• Municipal unit	300.9 km2 (116.2 sq mi)
Elevation	330 - 450 m (−1,146.4 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Municipality	34,441
• Municipality density	81.057/km2 (209.936/sq mi)
• Municipal unit	22,288
• Municipal unit density	74.071/km2 (191.84/sq mi)
Community
• Population	20,176 (2001)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	592 00
Area code(s)	23320
Vehicle registration	ΗΜ
Website	www.naoussa.gr

Naousa in Imathia

Naousa, also spelled Naoussa, is a cool city in the Macedonia region of Greece. You can find it in the western part of the Imathia area. About 22,288 people live here, and the city covers an area of 300.89 square kilometers.

Naousa is famous for its many fruit orchards. Farmers here grow delicious peaches, apples, cherries, and other fruits. The city also has a very long and interesting history. There are many ancient places to explore. One special spot is the old School of Aristotle. This is where Alexander the Great learned about important ideas like how to be a good person and how to lead a country.

Famous People from Naousa

Naousa has been home to many important people throughout history. Here are a few of them:

• Anastasios Michail (17th century-1722): He was a theologian. This means he studied religion and wrote about it.
• Zisis Karademos (17th century-1705): He was an armatolos. This was a type of armed guard in Greece. He led a rebellion to fight for freedom.
• Zafeirakis Theodosiou (18th century-1822): He was a very important political leader. He helped guide the community during a difficult time.
• Apostolos Giannou: He is a modern-day professional footballer (soccer player).