Samarina
Samarina
Σαμαρίνα | |
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Panoramic view | |
| Coordinates: 40°6′N 21°4′E / 40.100°N 21.067°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Western Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Grevena |
| Municipality | Grevena |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 97.245 km2 (37.547 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,450 m (4,760 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 253 |
| • Municipal unit density | 2.6/km2 (6.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 511 00 |
| Area code(s) | 24620 |
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Samarina (Greek: Σαμαρίνα, Aromanian: Samarina, Xamarina, San Marina) is a village and a former municipality in Grevena regional unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. Its population primarily consists of Aromanians (Vlachs). The population was 253 people as of 2021. It attracts many tourists due to its scenic location and beautiful pine and beech forests. The municipal unit has an area of 97.245 km2 (37½ sq. mi.).