Preveza Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πρέβεζας | |
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 Municipalities of Preveza | |
  Preveza Preveza within Greece  | |
| Coordinates:39°10′N20°45′E / 39.167°N 20.750°E /39.167; 20.750 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Epirus |
| Seat | Preveza |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,036 km2 (400 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 54,682 |
| • Density | 52.78/km2 (136.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 48x xx |
| Area code | 268x0 |
| Vehicle registration | ΡΖ |
| Website | www |
Preveza (Greek:Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πρέβεζας) is one of theregional units of Greece. It is part of theEpirus region. Its capital is the town ofPreveza.
The regional unit of Preveza is located northwest of theAmbracian Gulf. TheIonian Sea lies to the west. The terrain is mostly hilly. The mountains ofXerovouni are in the far northeast. Rivers include theLouros in the east, andAcheron in the north.
Its climate is typically Mediterranean with hot dry summers and cool winters. Snow is not uncommon in winter at higher elevations.
The regional unit of Preveza is subdivided into 3 municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):[2]
Preveza was established as aprefecture in 1915 (Greek:Νομός Πρέβεζας). As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit Preveza was created out of the former prefecture Preveza. The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.[2]
| New municipality | Old municipalities | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Parga | Parga | Kanallaki |
| Fanari | ||
| Preveza | Preveza | Preveza |
| Louros | ||
| Zalongo | ||
| Ziros | Anogeio | Filippiada |
| Thesprotiko | ||
| Kranea | ||
| Filippiada |
The area was first settled by the Greek tribe of theThesprotians and subsequently formed part of theKingdom of Epirus and later theRoman Empire. TheBattle of Actium took place in the area in 31 BC, following which the city ofNicopolis ("city of victory") was built by Augustus. The area became part of theByzantine Empire, and following theFourth Crusade, split off along with the rest of Epirus to form theDespotate of Epirus. The area passed toOttoman rule in the 14th century, which lasted until 1913. Following theBalkan Wars, the area was awarded to Greece in 1913, at which point the prefecture was created. The prefecture included the island of Lefkada, until the latter was split off in 1955 as a separate prefectureLefkada.
The ruins of the ancient cities ofNicopolis andCassope, and theNecromanteion lie in the prefecture.Zalongo is a mountain village, known for its monastery.Parga is a historic port town and a resort.
TheAktio-Preveza Undersea Tunnel, which runs underneath the Ambracian Gulf, connects Preveza withAetolia-Acarnania to the south.
| Regional unit ofArta |  | |
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| Regional unit ofIoannina | ||
| Regional unit ofPreveza | ||
| Regional unit ofThesprotia | ||
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