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Where is Oraiokastron

Oraiokastro (also spelled Oreokastro or Oreokastro) is a town in northern Greece, near Thessaloniki. Specifically, Oraiokastro is a suburb located to the northwest of Thessaloniki, which is the second-largest city in Greece. It is part of the Thessaloniki metropolitan area and the regional unit of Thessaloniki in the region of Central Macedonia.

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Facts about Oraiokastron, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Central Macedonia
Regional Unit	Thessaloniki
Municipality	Oraiokastro
Municipal Seat	Oraiokastro
Named After	Greek words “Oraio” (beautiful) and “Kastro” (castle)
Established	Ottoman period (modern growth in the 20th century)
Municipality Status	1994
Coordinates	40.7328° N, 22.9167° E
Total Area	~217 sq km
Land Area	~217 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2021)	49,351
Population Rank	One of the larger suburban municipalities of Thessaloniki
Major City	Oraiokastron
Main Industries	Services, Retail, Small Manufacturing, Logistics
Major Transport Links	Thessaloniki Ring Road, regional road network
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Suburban residential areas, proximity to Thessaloniki, scenic hills
Website	https://www.oraiokastro.gr

Top Attractions in Oraiokastro (Oraiokastron), Greece

Oraiokastro Central Square – main gathering place with cafés and local shops
Church of Agios Georgios – prominent church and city landmark
Oraiokastro Municipal Park – green space ideal for relaxation and family activities
Mount Chortiatis Foothills – nearby natural area with walking and hiking trails
Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner – historic monastery close to the town
Local Cultural Center – venue for exhibitions and community events
Neighborhood Viewpoints – spots offering views toward Thessaloniki
Local Taverns – traditional eateries serving Macedonian cuisine
Nearby Thessaloniki – easy access to city attractions and nightlife
Scenic Countryside Walks – peaceful routes around the town

Distance from Oraiokastron to Other Greece Cities

Oraiokastron to Thessaloniki – 12 km (7 miles)
Oraiokastron to Athens – 505 km (314 miles)
Oraiokastron to Piraeus – 510 km (317 miles)
Oraiokastron to Patras – 470 km (292 miles)
Oraiokastron to Larissa – 155 km (96 miles)
Oraiokastron to Volos – 215 km (134 miles)
Oraiokastron to Ioannina – 265 km (165 miles)
Oraiokastron to Kalamata – 610 km (379 miles)
Oraiokastron to Corinth – 530 km (329 miles)
Oraiokastron to Heraklion – 900 km (559 miles)
Oraiokastron to Chania – 940 km (584 miles)
Oraiokastron to Kavala – 170 km (106 miles)

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