# Komotini

> city in Thrace, Greece

**Wikidata**: [Q208403](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208403)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komotini)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/komotini

## Summary
Komotini is a city in Thrace, Greece, with a rich historical background spanning over six centuries under the Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, and Greece. It serves as the capital of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region and the Komotini Municipality, with a population of 51,732 as of the 2021 Greek census. The city is known for its cultural heritage, including its patron saint, Paraskevi of Rome, and its strategic location in the Rhodope Regional Unit.

## Key Facts
- **Area**: 385.386 square kilometers.
- **Population**:
  - 51,732 (2021 Greek census, resident population of Greece).
  - 44,421 (2001 Greek census, resident population of Greece).
  - 38,532 (1991, resident population of Greece).
  - 50,990 (2011, resident population of Greece).
- **Coordinates**: 41.116666666667° N, 25.4° E.
- **Elevation**: 45 meters above sea level.
- **Timezone**: Eastern European Time.
- **Postal Codes**: 69100, 69131, 69132, 69133.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 2531.
- **Capital Of**:
  - Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region.
  - Komotini Municipality.
- **Located In**: Komotini Municipality, Commune of Komotini.
- **Official Language**: Greek.
- **Patron Saint**: Paraskevi of Rome.
- **Twinned Administrative Bodies**:
  - Kardzhali (since 1999).
  - Yalova (since 2002-12-13).
- **Described By Sources**:
  - Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.
  - Sytin Military Encyclopedia.
  - Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947).
- **Historical Country Affiliations**:
  - Ottoman Empire (1361–1913-05-30).
  - Bulgaria (1913-05-30–1920-05-28).
  - Greece (since 1920-05-28).
- **Demonyms**: komotinès, komotinesa, Gümülcineli.
- **Website**: http://www.komotini.gr/.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Komotini.
- **Aliases**: Giumurdzina, Gümülcine, Komotini, Месинополь, Мосинополь, Комотин, Гюмюрджина, Гюмюльджине, Гюмюрджин, كوموتيني، رودوبي.
- **Native Label**: Κομοτηνή (Greek).
- **Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Το_κέντρο_της_Κομοτηνής_όπως_φαίνεται_από_το_κτήριο_της_Νομαρχίας.(Πάρκο_Αγίας_Παρασκευής).
- **Commons Gallery**: Komotini.
- **Commons Category**: Komotini.
- **Category For Maps Or Plans**: Category:Maps of Komotini.
- **Category For People Born Here**: Category:Births in Komotini.
- **Category For People Who Died Here**: Q32864100.
- **Category For The View Of The Item**: Category:Views of Komotini.
- **Category Of Associated People**: Category:People from Komotini.
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Komotini.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: ar, arz, az, be_x_old, bg, ca, ceb, commons, cs, da, de, el, en, eo, es, et, eu, fa, fi, fr, frr, he, hr, hy, id, io, it, ja, ko, la, lt, mdf, mk, nl, nn, os, pl, pms, pt, ro, ru, sc, sh, simple, sq, sr, sv, ta, tr, uk, ur, vi, war, zh, zh_yue.
- **Identifiers**:
  - GND ID: 4219890-2.
  - VIAF ID: 312841136.
  - IDREF ID: 182126722.
  - Freebase ID: /m/062n00.
  - Geonames ID: 735640.
  - OpenStreetMap Node ID: 10089762437.
  - OpenWeatherMap City ID: 735640.
  - MusicBrainz Area ID: a14a6c02-bcc1-4ed3-9bbd-b11049841a1d.
  - Yale Lux ID: place/49fca4e1-cc99-403f-a347-004adf367112.
  - Who's On First ID: 1125858323.
  - FactGrid Item ID: Gustav Solomon Oppert.
  - Pinakes City ID: 732.
  - Store ID Google Play: Komotini.
  - National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007530983205171.
  - Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID: 15308200v.
  - Library of Congress ID: n92048872.
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -821019.
  - Elstat Geographical Code: 0101010101.
  - KulturEnvanteri Monument ID: 209559.
  - KulturEnvanteri Monument ID: 413.
  - TDV Encyclopedia ID: gumulcine.
  - Snarc ID: Moers.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Komotini?**
Komotini has had several recorded populations: 51,732 in 2021, 44,421 in 2001, 38,532 in 1991, and 50,990 in 2011, all based on the resident population of Greece.

**What are the postal codes for Komotini?**
Komotini uses the postal codes 69100, 69131, 69132, and 69133.

**What is the timezone of Komotini?**
Komotini operates in the Eastern European Time zone.

**What is the elevation of Komotini?**
Komotini is located at an elevation of 45 meters above sea level.

**What are the historical country affiliations of Komotini?**
Komotini was part of the Ottoman Empire from 1361 to 1913-05-30, Bulgaria from 1913-05-30 to 1920-05-28, and Greece since 1920-05-28.

**What is the demonym for people from Komotini?**
The demonyms for people from Komotini are komotinès, komotinesa, and Gümülcineli.

**What is the patron saint of Komotini?**
The patron saint of Komotini is Paraskevi of Rome.

**What are the twinned administrative bodies of Komotini?**
Komotini is twinned with Kardzhali and Yalova, with the latter twinning occurring on 2002-12-13.

## Why It Matters
Komotini holds significant historical and cultural importance as a city in Thrace, Greece. Its strategic location in the Rhodope Regional Unit has shaped its development over centuries, with periods under Ottoman, Bulgarian, and Greek rule. The city's population data reflects its role as a regional center, while its historical affiliations highlight its place in the broader geopolitical landscape of the Balkans. Komotini's cultural heritage, including its patron saint and historical significance, contributes to its identity as a key urban center in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region and the Komotini Municipality.
- Having a rich historical background spanning over six centuries under different ruling powers.
- Being described in multiple historical encyclopedias and sources.
- Having a population that has fluctuated significantly over the past three decades.
- Being twinned with two other administrative bodies, Kardzhali and Yalova.
- Having a patron saint, Paraskevi of Rome, associated with the city.
- Having a strategic location in the Rhodope Regional Unit.
- Having multiple postal codes and a specific local dialing code.
- Having a significant number of aliases and native labels in various languages.
- Having a rich commons gallery and category for maps and views of the city.
- Having a significant number of identifiers and links to various databases and encyclopedias.

## Body
### Geography and Location
Komotini is situated at coordinates 41.116666666667° N, 25.4° E, with an elevation of 45 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 385.386 square kilometers and is located in the Rhodope Regional Unit. The city is part of the Komotini Municipality and the Commune of Komotini.

### Population and Demographics
Komotini has experienced significant population changes over the years, with recorded populations of 51,732 in 2021, 44,421 in 2001, 38,532 in 1991, and 50,990 in 2011. The demonyms for people from Komotini are komotinès, komotinesa, and Gümülcineli.

### Historical Background
Komotini has a rich historical background, having been part of the Ottoman Empire from 1361 to 1913-05-30, Bulgaria from 1913-05-30 to 1920-05-28, and Greece since 1920-05-28. The city has been described in multiple historical encyclopedias and sources, including the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, the Sytin Military Encyclopedia, and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947).

### Administrative and Political Affiliations
Komotini serves as the capital of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region and the Komotini Municipality. It is twinned with Kardzhali and Yalova, with the latter twinning occurring on 2002-12-13. The city has a local dialing code of 2531 and uses the postal codes 69100, 69131, 69132, and 69133.

### Cultural and Religious Significance
The patron saint of Komotini is Paraskevi of Rome. The city has a rich cultural heritage and is associated with multiple categories and galleries, including the Komotini Commons Gallery and the Category:Views of Komotini.

### Identifiers and Links
Komotini has a significant number of identifiers and links to various databases and encyclopedias, including GND ID, VIAF ID, IDREF ID, Freebase ID, Geonames ID, OpenStreetMap Node ID, OpenWeatherMap City ID, MusicBrainz Area ID, Yale Lux ID, Who's On First ID, FactGrid Item ID, Pinakes City ID, Store ID Google Play, National Library of Israel J9U ID, Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID, Library of Congress ID, GNS Unique Feature ID, Elstat Geographical Code, KulturEnvanteri Monument ID, TDV Encyclopedia ID, and Snarc ID.

### Wikipedia and Language Support
Komotini's Wikipedia page is titled "Komotini" and is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Estonian, Basque, Persian, Finnish, French, North Frisian, Hebrew, Croatian, Armenian, Indonesian, Ido, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Lithuanian, Moksha, Macedonian, Dutch, Norwegian (Nynorsk), Ossetian, Polish, Piedmontese, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Sardinian, Serbian, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Waray, Chinese, and Cantonese.

### Categories and Associations
Komotini is associated with multiple categories and groups, including Category:Births in Komotini, Q32864100, Category:Views of Komotini, Category:People from Komotini, and Category:Komotini. The city's main category is Category:Komotini, and it is part of the Category:Maps of Komotini.

## References

1. [Source](https://komotini.gr/dioikisi-kai-ilektroniki-diakybernisi/o-dimarhos)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. [Source](https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/gumulcine)
6. GeoNames