TOPIRO, Municipality, XANTHI

  The Muncipality of Topeiros is the result of the unity of the former Communities of Avato, Galani, Exohi, Erasmio, Evlalo, Maggana, Olvio, Toxotes. Its expanse is 312,5m2. It consists of 36 settlements and its population is about 14.500 people.
  The North section of the Municipality of is mountainous and composes part of the mountain range of Rodopi. It has rich vegetation, with rare flora and fauna, deep ravines with a large number of small streams, which join the Nestos river.
  All the west side is traversed by the Nestos river, which has its springs in Bulgaria. Its natural flow creates meanderings, which are surrounded by steeps areas with aquatic vegetation forming a distinctive landscape, known as the "NARROWS of NESTOS". The Southern part of the Municipality and the biggest one is flat and covered with arable lands. There are some hilly as well as swampy lands, mostly near the coastline of Thracian Sea and the "DELTA" of Nestos.
  The narrows and the "Delta" of Nestos are the most important natural resources. The Delta of Nestos was characterized as one of the ten most valuable wetlands of Europe. According to scientific and ecological point of view, it offers a very rich variety of fauna. Finally, the water of Nestos consists a significant agricultural resource.
  The Municipality of Topeiros has 3 Gymnasiums (High schools), 28 Elementary Schools and 11 Kindergartens. There are also Infant-private medical offices, dental clinics and many pharmacies.
  Topeiros has a lot of cultural associations, women’s clubs, athletic clubs and fields. Also, theatrical-dancing, photography, music and environment clubs operate in the area.
This text (extract) is cited October 2003 from the Municipality of Topeiros tourist pamphlet.