Karditsa (, ) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Thessaly. Its name is derived from its capital Karditsa, a town of approximately 56,000 people.

Administration

The regional unit Karditsa is subdivided into 6 municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):

  • Argithea (2)
  • Karditsa (1)
  • Lake Plastiras (Limni Plastiras, 3)
  • Mouzaki (4)
  • Palamas (5)
  • Sofades (6)

Prefecture

Karditsa was created as a prefecture () in 1899, and again in 1947. As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit Karditsa was created out of the former prefecture Karditsa. The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.

See also

  • List of settlements in the Karditsa regional unit

References

  • Municipality of Karditsa
  • http://www.karditsa-net.gr/
  • Karditsa Wireless Metropolitan Network, Karditsas Wifi Community Network
  • http://www.e-karditsa.gr/