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Elassona

In Greek: Ελασσόνα

Elassona is a town in the municipality of Elassona, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 284 metres and 34 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 7,182 inhabitants.

Elassona, Larissa regional unit, Greece
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
town
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Elassona
Elevation
284 m
Population
7,182 (2021)
Postcode
40200
Distance
34 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 8%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Elassona is a town and a municipality in the Larissa regional unit of Greece. In antiquity, it was known as Oloosson and was a town of the Perrhaebi tribe. It is situated at the foot of Mount Olympus.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Elassona?
Elassona is in the municipality of Elassona, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Elassona?
At the 2021 census Elassona had 7,182 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 8%.
What is the elevation of Elassona?
Elassona lies at about 284 metres above sea level.
How far is Elassona from Larissa?
About 34 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Elassona?
The nearest are Tsaritsani (3.7 km), Drymos (4.2 km), Galanovrysi (5.4 km), Stefanovouno (5.5 km).

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