Drakia is in the municipality of Volos, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.

What is the population of Drakia?

At the 2021 census Drakia had 344 inhabitants. Between 1928 and 2021 the population fell by 79%.

What is the elevation of Drakia?

Drakia lies at about 538 metres above sea level.

How far is Drakia from Volos?

About 9 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.

Which villages are near Drakia?

The nearest are Ayios Lavrentios (1.8 km), Chania (2.6 km), Anemoutsa (3.2 km), Servanates (3.7 km).

village · Magnesia regional unit

Drakia

In Greek: Δράκεια

Drakia is a village in the municipality of Volos, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 538 metres and 9 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 344 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type: village
Regional unit: Magnesia
Municipality: Volos
Elevation: 538 m
Population: 344 (2021)
Distance: 9 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1928 and 2021 the population fell by 79%.

1,6111928

1,7991940

1,0501951

9401961

8841971

7251981

5991991

5502001

3812011

3442021

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

CultureMagnesia23 October 2026

Vangelis, from Agria to the Oscars and to space

PlacesMagnesia1 October 2026

Hania, the Pelion pass between two seas

PlacesMagnesia28 September 2026

Portaria, the first big village of Pelion above Volos

Frequently asked questions

Where is Drakia?: Drakia is in the municipality of Volos, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Drakia?: At the 2021 census Drakia had 344 inhabitants. Between 1928 and 2021 the population fell by 79%.
What is the elevation of Drakia?: Drakia lies at about 538 metres above sea level.
How far is Drakia from Volos?: About 9 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Drakia?: The nearest are Ayios Lavrentios (1.8 km), Chania (2.6 km), Anemoutsa (3.2 km), Servanates (3.7 km).

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