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Anavra

In Greek: Ανάβρα

Anavra is a village in the municipality of Almyros, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 780 metres and 47 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 405 inhabitants.

Anavra, the Othrys village that became an example for all of Greece

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Anavra, the Othrys village that became an example for all of Greece

Anavra, once called Goura, on Mount Othrys, went from a village of mules to a model with a wind farm, livestock parks and the springs of the Enipeas.

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At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Almyros
Elevation
780 m
Population
405 (2021)
Postcode
35010
Distance
47 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 36%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Anavra is a village and a former community in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Almyros, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 121.859 km2. According to the census of 2021, the population of Anavra was 405 citizens.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Anavra?
Anavra is in the municipality of Almyros, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Anavra?
At the 2021 census Anavra had 405 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 36%.
What is the elevation of Anavra?
Anavra lies at about 780 metres above sea level.
How far is Anavra from Volos?
About 47 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Anavra?
The nearest are Skopia (11.8 km), Neraida (12.1 km), Neochoraki (12.2 km), Anthotopos (13.1 km).

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