Skydra
Skydra is a municipality in the Pella regional unit of Macedonia in Greece.
Municipality
The municipality Skydra was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 2 former municipalities, that became municipal units:- Meniida
- Skydra
Municipal unit of Skydra
Division of the municipal unit Skidra with total population 15,613. The 11 communities of Skydra are:| Map | Municipal district | Population |
| - | - | |
| Skidra | 5,406 | |
| Arseni | 1,396 | |
| Aspro | 808 | |
| Dafni | 679 | |
| Kalyvia | 1,095 | |
| Lipochori | 1,031 | |
| Mavrovouni | 1,006 | |
| Nea Zoi | 151 | |
| Petraia - Petraia - Loutrochori - Plevroma | 1,637 - 918 - 458 - 261 | |
| Rizo | 1,012 | |
| Sevastiana | 1,392 | |
| Municipal unit of Skydra | 15,613 | |
| - | - |
History
In Skydra there is an ancient settlement in Mandalo.The foundations of a monumental building that probably was a temple of Zeus have been uncovered.
Historical Population
Sporting teams
The town hosts two football clubs:- Aetos Skydra F.C., plays in the Greek Football League 2
- Nea Genia Skydras, plays in the fifth Division of Greece.