What is Naousa?
{{Infobox Greek Dimos |name = Naousa |name_local = Νάουσα |[[File:Naousa, Imathia - Stoumbani.jpg]] |periph = [[Central Macedonia]] |periphunit = [[Imathia]] |pop_municipality = 34441 |area_municipality = 424.9 |pop_municunit = 22288 |area_municunit = 300.9 |pop_community = 20176 |population_as_of = 2001 |elevation = 330 - 450 |lat_deg = 40 |lat_min = 38 |lon_deg = 22 |lon_min = 4 |postal_code = 592 00 |area_code = 23320 |licence = ΗΜ |mayor = |website = [http://www.naoussa.gr www.naoussa.gr] |image_skyline = Naousa - City under snow.jpg |caption_skyline = Naousa under snow |city_flag = |city_seal = |districts = |party = |since = |elevation_min = |elevation_max = }} [[File:Dimos Naousas.png|thumb|Naousa in Imathia]] '''Naousa''', formerly '''Naoussa''', is a city in the region of [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]] in [[Greece]]. It is in the west part of '''[[Imathia prefecture]]'''. Its population is 22.288 inhabitants and its area is 300,89&nbsp;km². Naousa is surrounded by orchards, producing peaches, apples, cherries and other fruits. It has a long and rich history because there are many archaeological places there. There is also the site of the ancient School of [[Aristotle]] where [[Alexander The Great]] studied moral philosophy, philosophy and politics. == Notable people == * [[Anastasios Michail]] (17th century-1722), theologian * [[Zisis Karademos]](17th century-1705), armatolos, led a rebellion * [[Zafeirakis Theodosiou]] (18th century-1822), political leader * [[Apostolos Giannou]] Footballer ==References== {{Reflist}} ==Other websites== * [http://www.naoussa.gr/ Official website] [[Category:Cities in Greece]]