Katerini is a town in Central Macedonia, Greece, and the capital of Pieria prefecture. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mt. Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, at an altitude of 14 m.
The town, which is one of the newest in Greece, has a population of 56,576. It is near the city of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, which has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years.
Katerini is accessible from the main Thessaloniki–Athens highway GR-1/E75. It is served by both Intercity and local trains on the main railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in the town.
