# Trikala

> city of Thessaly, Greece

**Wikidata**: [Q207467](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q207467)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trikala)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/trikala

## Summary
Trikala is a city in Thessaly, Greece with a population of approximately 61,608 people as of 2021, serving as the capital of the Trikala Prefecture and Trikala sanjak.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: city [class: large human settlement, sitelink_count: 252]
- Located in: Trikkaion Municipality, Commune of Trikala
- Country: Greece
- Part of: Trikala Prefecture
- Area: 69.2 square kilometres
- Population: 61,608 (2021 census), 57,367 (2001), 51,541 (1991), 61,653 (2011)
- Coordinates: 39.555 latitude, 21.768333 longitude
- Elevation: 115 metres above sea level
- Postal codes: 42131, 42132, 42150
- Local dialing code: 2431
- Capital of: Trikala Prefecture, Trikala sanjak
- Patron saint: Bessarion II of Larissa
- Website: http://www.trikalacity.gr/
- Replaces: Tricca
- Image: "Old City And New City Varousi Trikala" with Greek caption
- Wikipedia languages: Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Estonian, Basque, Persian, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Croatian, Armenian, Indonesian, Interlingua, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Moksha, Macedonian, Dutch, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Swedish, Slovenian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Waray, Chinese
- Wikidata description: city of Thessaly, Greece

## FAQs
- What is the population of Trikala?  
  Trikala had a population of 61,608 residents according to the 2021 census, with historical populations recorded as 57,367 (2001), 51,541 (1991), and 61,653 (2011).
- What is the capital of Trikala Prefecture?  
  Trikala serves as the capital of both the Trikala Prefecture and the historical Trikala sanjak.
- What is the elevation of the city?  
  The city is situated at an elevation of 115 metres above sea level.
- What are the twin cities of Trikala?  
  Trikala has several twin cities including Brașov (Romania), Amberg (Germany), Castrop-Rauxel (Germany), Talence (France), Vranje (Serbia), Tucson (USA), Pyatigorsk (Russia), Banan District (China), and Antiparos Municipality (Greece).
- What is the patron saint of Trikala?  
  The patron saint of Trikala is Bessarion II of Larissa.

## Why It Matters
Trikala serves as a significant urban center in Thessaly, Greece, functioning as the administrative and economic hub of the Trikala Prefecture. Its strategic location and historical development have made it an important cultural and political center in the region. The city's role as a capital and its historical significance contribute to its importance as a regional center, supporting economic activities, cultural preservation, and administrative functions across the prefecture.

## Notable For
- Multiple population records from different census years showing population trends
- Distinct elevation and geographical position
- Extensive international twin city relationships with cities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas
- Historical designation as the capital of the Trikala sanjak
- Recognition as the capital of the Trikala Prefecture
- Multiple population data points from different years (1991-2021)
- Various international identifiers and references

## Body
### General Information
Trikala is a city located in the Thessaly region of Greece. According to the source material, it serves as the capital of both the Trikala Prefecture and the historical Trikala sanjak. The city has a population of approximately 61,608 residents as of the 2021 census, with historical population figures including 57,367 (2001), 51,541 (1991), and 61,653 (2011).

The city covers an area of 69.2 square kilometres and is situated at coordinates 39.555 latitude and 21.768333 longitude. It has an elevation of 115 metres above sea level. The city uses postal codes 42131, 42132, and 42150, and the local dialing code is 2431.

### Administrative Structure
Trikala is part of the Trikkaion Municipality and is governed as the capital of the Trikala Prefecture. The city has a website at http://www.trikalacity.gr/ and was historically known as Tricca before being renamed.

### Population and Demographics
The population data shows fluctuations over different census periods:
- 1991: 51,541 residents
- 2001: 57,367 residents
- 2011: 61,653 residents
- 2021: 61,608 residents

These figures represent the resident population of Greece according to the respective census years.

### Geographic and Cultural Context
The city is situated in the Trikkaion Municipality and is characterized by its geographical position in Thessaly. It has historical significance as the capital of the Trikala sanjak and serves as the administrative center for the Trikala Prefecture.

### International Connections
Trikala maintains relationships with several international cities through twin city agreements:
- Brașov (Romania), established April 27, 2006
- Amberg (Germany), established October 19, 2001
- Castrop-Rauxel (Germany), established May 10, 2013
- Talence (France), established May 30, 1998
- Vranje (Serbia), established June 16, 2011
- Tucson (USA), established 1949
- Pyatigorsk (Russia), established June 14, 1995
- Banan District (China), established 2005
- Antiparos Municipality (Greece), established June 4, 2016

### Identifiers and References
The city has multiple international identifiers:
- GND ID: 4343018-1
- VIAF ID: 134925043
- Geonames ID: 252664
- OpenWeatherMap ID: 252664
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n84237485
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007562367405171

### Language and Accessibility
The city's website is available in Greek at http://www.trikalacity.gr/. The city is referenced in multiple languages including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, German, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Estonian, Basque, Persian, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Croatian, Indonesian, Interlingua, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Moksha, Macedonian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Swedish, Slovenian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

### Historical and Cultural Significance
The city has historical ties to the region and serves as a cultural center. Its patron saint is Bessarion II of Larissa. The city has been documented in various reference works including the Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885-1890), and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.

### Media and Documentation
The city is represented in various media formats including:
- An image showing "Old City And New City Varousi Trikala" with the Greek caption "Η παλιά και η νέα πόλη των Τρικάλων"
- A locator map image showing the municipality boundaries
- Various category references in Wikipedia and Commons

### Technical and Reference Information
The city has technical identifiers including:
- OpenStreetMap node ID: 130250597
- Archinform location ID: 42978
- Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire ID: 22786
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam ID: tirhala
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: trikala-0

### Categories and Classification
Trikala is categorized under:
- Category:Trikala (main category)
- Category:Maps of Trikala
- Category:Births in Trikala
- Category:People from Trikala
- Category:Views of Trikala

### Additional References
The city has references from various sources including:
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- Meyers Konversations-Lexikon
- Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon
- Various twin city agreements and municipal documents

## References

1. archINFORM
2. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
3. [Source](https://www.brasovcity.ro/file-zone/rapoarte/primar/2020/Raport%20de%20activitate%202020.pdf)
4. [Source](https://trikalacity.gr/en/twin-cities/)
5. [Source](https://www.amberg.de/rathaus/netzwerke/partnerstaedte/trikala)
6. [Source](https://www.castrop-rauxel.de/Inhalte/Stadtinformation_Kultur_Freizeit/Stadtinformation/Stadtportrait/Staedtepartnerschaften/_Trikala.php)
7. [Source](https://www.talence.fr/activites/jumelages/)
8. Virtual International Authority File
9. Integrated Authority File
10. GeoNames
11. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/gr.htm)
12. Quora
13. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
14. [Source](https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/tirhala)
15. museum-digital