| Askos Ασκός | |
|---|---|
| Community | |
  Askos | |
| Coordinates: 40°45′N 23°23′E / 40.750°N 23.383°E / 40.750; 23.383 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Thessaloniki |
| Municipality | Langadas |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Community | 1,014 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 570 16 |
| Area code(s) | 23950 |
Askos (Greek: Ασκός) is a small mountain village in northern Greece, part of the municipality Lagkadas. It is located approximately 60 kilometers from Thessaloniki.
The village is also known for the carnival of Sochos that is organized every year to advertise the wines and cheese that it produces. There is also the historical mountain Tempelis in Askos.
The football team of Askos is Makedonikos and its colours are green and white.
References
- "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.
| Subdivisions of the municipality of Lagkadas | |
|---|---|
| Municipal unit of Assiros | |
| Municipal unit of Kallindoia | |
| Municipal unit of Koroneia | |
| Municipal unit of Lachanas | |
| Municipal unit of Lagkadas | |
| Municipal unit of Sochos | |
| Municipal unit of Vertiskos | |
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