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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
=== Location === | |||
Constantinoupoli is located on the western coast of Pontus in the Constantinoupoli bay, on the Apollonian bassin, on the left bank of the river Therma whose crest includes three islands. The city is spread widely on both banks of the river. Overall, the city is relatively flat. | |||
=== Climate === | |||
Constantinoupoli has a hot-summer mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification ''Csa''). Summers have warm days with the heat lingering on throughout the night, hence going above the subtropical threshold in spite of its relatively high latitude. Winters are mild for the latitude due to the influence from the Pontus. Precipitation is in a wet winter/dry summer pattern as with all climates fitting the Mediterranean definition. | |||
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| Jan record high C = 19.6 | |||
| Feb record high C = 21.5 | |||
| Mar record high C = 24.1 | |||
| Apr record high C =25.6 | |||
| May record high C =32.2 | |||
| Jun record high C =35.4 | |||
| Jul record high C =37.8 | |||
| Aug record high C =36.0 | |||
| Sep record high C =33.6 | |||
| Oct record high C =28.8 | |||
| Nov record high C =25.0 | |||
| Dec record high C =21.5 | |||
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| Jan high C =10.8 | |||
| Feb high C =12.0 | |||
| Mar high C =14.3 | |||
| Apr high C =17.2 | |||
| May high C =21.0 | |||
| Jun high C =24.9 | |||
| Jul high C =27.7 | |||
| Aug high C =27.5 | |||
| Sep high C =24.8 | |||
| Oct high C =20.2 | |||
| Nov high C =15.3 | |||
| Dec high C =11.8 | |||
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| Jan low C =4.8 | |||
| Feb low C =5.4 | |||
| Mar low C =7.5 | |||
| Apr low C =10.2 | |||
| May low C =13.7 | |||
| Jun low C =17.4 | |||
| Jul low C =20.0 | |||
| Aug low C =19.9 | |||
| Sep low C =17.3 | |||
| Oct low C =13.3 | |||
| Nov low C =9.1 | |||
| Dec low C =6.1 | |||
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| Jan record low C =-7.0 | |||
| Feb record low C =-6.6 | |||
| Mar record low C =-4.8 | |||
| Apr record low C =0.1 | |||
| May record low C =3.0 | |||
| Jun record low C =7.8 | |||
| Jul record low C =11.6 | |||
| Aug record low C =10.8 | |||
| Sep record low C =5.0 | |||
| Oct record low C =0.6 | |||
| Nov record low C =-1.7 | |||
| Dec record low C =-5.4 | |||
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| Jan precipitation mm =68 | |||
| Feb precipitation mm =60 | |||
| Mar precipitation mm =69 | |||
| Apr precipitation mm =60 | |||
| May precipitation mm =54 | |||
| Jun precipitation mm =40 | |||
| Jul precipitation mm =18 | |||
| Aug precipitation mm =31 | |||
| Sep precipitation mm =73 | |||
| Oct precipitation mm =104 | |||
| Nov precipitation mm =102 | |||
| Dec precipitation mm =80 | |||
| year precipitation mm = | |||
| Jan precipitation days =8 | |||
| Feb precipitation days =8 | |||
| Mar precipitation days =9 | |||
| Apr precipitation days =8 | |||
| May precipitation days =7 | |||
| Jun precipitation days =4 | |||
| Jul precipitation days =2 | |||
| Aug precipitation days =3 | |||
| Sep precipitation days =6 | |||
| Oct precipitation days =9 | |||
| Nov precipitation days =10 | |||
| Dec precipitation days =10 | |||
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== Climate == | == Climate == | ||
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Constantinoupoli
Κωνσταντινούπολις | |
|---|---|
Capital city and comune | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Etymology: "City of Constantine" | |
| Country |  Romaia |
| Region |  Apollonia |
| Metropolitan city |  Constantinoupoli Capital |
| First mentioned (Ermioupolis) | 810 BC |
| Founded | 423 AD |
| Government | |
| • Type | Strong Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor of Constantinoupoli | Alexandros Drakos (Liberal Party) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 4.164.388 |
| • Rank | 1st |
| Demonym | Constantinoupolitan |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (ART) |
| Postal codes | 00100-00104;00120-00199 |
| Area code | 31 |
| ISO 3166 code | RA-KWN |
| Number plate | 01 |
| Patron saint | Saint Constantine |
| Website | constantinoupoli.ra |
Constantinoupoli (Greek: Κωνσταντινουπολις, romanized: Konstantinúpolis) is a city and comune (named Constantinoupoli Capital) in Romaia. Constantinoupoli is the capital of Romaia and Apollonia region. With 4.2 million residents it is also the country's largest and most populated municipalty. The Metropolitan City of Constantinoupoli has a population of 7 million residents. The city is located in the northern portion of Apollonian bassin on the coast of the Gulf of Constantinoupoli, part of the Pontus Novus sea, near the mouth of the Therma river.
Constantinoupoli is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub served by two international airports: Constantinoupoli-Constantinos Forza Airport and Constantinoupoli-Livadia. Opened in 1955, the city's metro system, the Constantinoupoli Metro, serves 4.23 million passengers daily; Constantinoupoli-Chryseia Pyli is the busiest railway station in Romaia. Constantinoupoli is especially known for its museums, architectural landmarks and beaches: the National Arts Museum received 0.8 million visitors in 2021, despite the long museum closings caused by the COVID-19 virus. The Historic centre of the city is one of the best preserved in the world. Popular landmarks there include the Hagia Sophia cathedral on the Iera nysi. Other popular tourist sites include the Imperial Palace, Ancient and Medieval heritage of Ermou district, Agora, Amphitheatre and Baths.
Etymology
History
Government
Geography
Location
Constantinoupoli is located on the western coast of Pontus in the Constantinoupoli bay, on the Apollonian bassin, on the left bank of the river Therma whose crest includes three islands. The city is spread widely on both banks of the river. Overall, the city is relatively flat.
Climate
Constantinoupoli has a hot-summer mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa). Summers have warm days with the heat lingering on throughout the night, hence going above the subtropical threshold in spite of its relatively high latitude. Winters are mild for the latitude due to the influence from the Pontus. Precipitation is in a wet winter/dry summer pattern as with all climates fitting the Mediterranean definition.
| Climate data for Constantinoupoli | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 19.6 (67.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
32.2 (90.0) |
35.4 (95.7) |
37.8 (100.0) |
36.0 (96.8) |
33.6 (92.5) |
28.8 (83.8) |
25.0 (77.0) |
21.5 (70.7) |
37.8 (100.0) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 10.8 (51.4) |
12.0 (53.6) |
14.3 (57.7) |
17.2 (63.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.5 (81.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
20.2 (68.4) |
15.3 (59.5) |
11.8 (53.2) |
19.0 (66.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 4.8 (40.6) |
5.4 (41.7) |
7.5 (45.5) |
10.2 (50.4) |
13.7 (56.7) |
17.4 (63.3) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.9 (67.8) |
17.3 (63.1) |
13.3 (55.9) |
9.1 (48.4) |
6.1 (43.0) |
12.1 (53.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −7.0 (19.4) |
−6.6 (20.1) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
0.1 (32.2) |
3.0 (37.4) |
7.8 (46.0) |
11.6 (52.9) |
10.8 (51.4) |
5.0 (41.0) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 68 (2.7) |
60 (2.4) |
69 (2.7) |
60 (2.4) |
54 (2.1) |
40 (1.6) |
18 (0.7) |
31 (1.2) |
73 (2.9) |
104 (4.1) |
102 (4.0) |
80 (3.1) |
759 (29.9) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 84 |