Amorio, Evros
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Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 700 |
| 1991 | 643 |
| 2001 | 552 |
History
After the Balkan Wars of 1912 and 1913, the area of Western Thrace became part of Bulgaria. As a result of the 1919 Treaty of Neuilly, it became a part of Greece. Amorio suffered damage from floods in 2005.
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