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 14,353. The 12 communities of Skydra are:| Map | Community | Population |
| - | - | |
| Skydra | 5,686 | |
| Arseni | 1,241 | |
| Aspro | 656 | |
| Dafni | 565 | |
| Kalyvia | 913 | |
| Lipochori | 919 | |
| Loutrochori | 399 | |
| Mavrovouni | 827 | |
| Nea Zoi | 128 | |
| Petraia | 927 | |
| Rizo | 911 | |
| Sevastiana | 1,181 | |
| Municipal unit of Skydra | 14,353 |
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.
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.