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hamlet · Magnesia regional unit

Ayios Athanasios

In Greek: Άγιος Αθανάσιος

Ayios Athanasios is a hamlet in the municipality of South Pelion, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 186 metres and 17 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 131 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
hamlet
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
South Pelion
Elevation
186 m
Population
131 (2021)
Postcode
37010
Distance
17 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 42%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ayios Athanasios?
Ayios Athanasios is in the municipality of South Pelion, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Ayios Athanasios?
At the 2021 census Ayios Athanasios had 131 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 42%.
What is the elevation of Ayios Athanasios?
Ayios Athanasios lies at about 186 metres above sea level.
How far is Ayios Athanasios from Volos?
About 17 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Ayios Athanasios?
The nearest are Argyreika (0.5 km), Kala Nera (1.2 km), Agia Triada (1.8 km), Kato Gatzea (2 km).

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