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Ampelakia

In Greek: Αμπελάκια

Ampelakia is a village in the municipality of Tempi, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 382 metres and 27 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 326 inhabitants.

Ampelakia, the village that dyed Europe red

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Ampelakia, the village that dyed Europe red

Above Tempi, Ampelakia sent red yarn as far as Vienna in the 18th century. The Schwartz mansion still recalls that time.

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Ampelakia, Larissa regional unit, Greece
Photo: FilipposTrains, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Tempi
Elevation
382 m
Population
326 (2021)
Postcode
40004
Distance
27 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 24%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Ampelakia is a former municipality in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tempi, of which it is a municipal unit and a municipal community. Ampelakia is also regarded as the historical seat of the municipality.

Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Ampelakia, Larissa”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Stories from the area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ampelakia?
Ampelakia is in the municipality of Tempi, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Ampelakia?
At the 2021 census Ampelakia had 326 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 24%.
What is the elevation of Ampelakia?
Ampelakia lies at about 382 metres above sea level.
How far is Ampelakia from Larissa?
About 27 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Ampelakia?
The nearest are Tempi (2.4 km), Itea (3.3 km), Evangelismos (4 km), Elateia (4.9 km).

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