Pontokomi

Community in Greece
Pontokomi
Ποντοκώμη
40°25′N 21°46′E / 40.417°N 21.767°E / 40.417; 21.767
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Macedonia
Regional unitKozani
MunicipalityKozani
Municipal unitDimitrios Ypsilantis
Elevation
710 m (2,330 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community594
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
50200
Area code(s)24610

Pontokomi (Greek: Ποντοκώμη) is a village located in the central part of Kozani regional unit, West Macedonia region, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Dimitrios Ypsilantis. It is situated between the cities of Ptolemaida and Kozani (14 km (8.7 mi) distance from each).

It is a refugee town, developed as a modern and organised village with a complete market and services. A new amphitheatre opened 15 July 2001 which was constructed at the foot of the mountain and shaped by former quarries. On 20 June 2002, it was named Amphitheatre Mikis Theodorakis.

Pontokomi is notable in later Greek history including the participation of the majority of residents in the resistance during World War, and also in marching against dictatorship.

The main industry is agriculture (cereals and tobacco) and some residents work in the power stations.

References

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  • Pontokomi-Our village around the world Ποντοκώμη- Το χωριό μας σε όλο τον κόσμο
  • Association of Environment and life quality Pontokomis Σύλλογος Περιβάλλοντος και ποιότητας ζωής Ποντοκώμης
  • Association amateur fishermen Pontokomis Σύλλογος ερασιτεχνών ψαράδων Ποντοκώμης
  • Athletic Union Demetrius Ypsilanti Pontokomis Αθλητική Ένωση Δημητρίου Υψηλάντη Ποντοκώμης
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