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Trichonida Province: A Former Administrative Division of Greece

Trichonida Province

The Trichonida Province (Greek: Επαρχία Τριχωνίδας) was a historical administrative division located within the Aetolia-Acarnania Prefecture of Greece. Serving as a regional organizational unit, it played a role in the governance of its territory until the administrative reforms of the early 21st century.

Key Facts

  • Location: Aetolia-Acarnania Prefecture, Greece.
  • Capital: Agrinio.
  • Abolition Year: 2006.
  • Current Equivalents: Parts of the Agrinio and Thermo municipalities.

Administrative Geography and Territory

The province was centered around its capital, Agrinio, which served as the primary urban and administrative hub. Its territorial boundaries were extensive, covering a significant portion of the Aetolia-Acarnania region.

Following the abolition of the province, its land area was integrated into modern municipal structures. Today, the territory of the former Trichonida Province corresponds to the current municipality of Thermo and the municipality of Agrinio. However, it is important to note that the current Agrinio municipality includes areas that were not part of the original province, specifically the municipal units of Angelokastro, Arakynthos, Makryneia, and Stratos.

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Summary of Administrative Details

Overview of Trichonida Province
Attribute Detail
Prefecture Aetolia-Acarnania
Capital City Agrinio
Year Abolished 2006
Modern Municipalities Agrinio (partial) and Thermo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was Trichonida Province located?

Trichonida Province was located in the Aetolia-Acarnania Prefecture of Greece.

What was the capital of the province?

The capital of Trichonida Province was the city of Agrinio.

When was the province abolished?

The province was officially abolished in 2006.

Which current municipalities cover the former province territory?

The territory is now covered by the municipality of Thermo and the municipality of Agrinio, though the latter excludes the municipal units of Angelokastro, Arakynthos, Makryneia, and Stratos.

Was the entire current Agrinio municipality part of the province?

No, the current Agrinio municipality includes several units—Angelokastro, Arakynthos, Makryneia, and Stratos—that were not part of the former Trichonida Province.

References

  1. "Detailed census results 1991" (PDF). (39 MB) (in Greek and French)