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Makrinou or Makrynou, also with the u accented. (Greek: Μακρινού) is a village in Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece. Its 2001 population was 214. Kato Makrynou is in the municipality of Makryneia. The village is located southeast of Lake Trichonida.
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Population Year Population 1991 201 Geography Its geography includes farmlands within the shoreline and mountains to the south with forests and grasslands. History
The village was struck by several earthquakes, its epicenter was located in nearby Lake Trichonida, close to the centre. The first quake rumbled at around 2 AM, the second around 6 AM, three earthquakes shook at 10:13, 10:14 and 10:15 AM, and the last one at around 10:15 pm, it measured 5.3, 5.4, 5.6 and 5.7 on the Richter scale. Several houses and buildings were damaged and were in the minor ranges. The village's school was destruction to a classroom, the greatest news that no students attended the school as they were on holidays and a teacher. Transportation Makrinou is linked with a road linking the GR-5 (Antirrio - Messolongi - Arta - Ioannina) and the eastern half. Makryneia is located south of Karpenisi, WNW of Nafpaktos, north of Messolongi, ENE of Aitoliko and ESE of Agrinio. Other Makrinou has a school, a church, a post office, and a square (plateia). Its nearest lyceum (middle school) and its gymnasium (high school) are in Gavalou
Makrynou Μακρινού Province: Trichonida Location: Population: (2001) 214 Altitude: Postal code: GR-300 15 Map and aerial photos: Makrinou Google Earth Coordinates: 38°28′12″N, 21°36′51″E
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