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Glossa

In Greek: Γλώσσα

Glossa is a village in the municipality of Skopelos, in the Sporades regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, 11 km in a straight line from Skopelos. At the 2021 census it had 826 inhabitants.

Glossa, Skopelos: the "high village" of Papadiamantis

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Glossa, Skopelos: the "high village" of Papadiamantis

Glossa, in north-west Skopelos, looks down from 240 metres on the port of Loutraki, on Skiathos and on the lighthouse at Gourouni.

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Glossa, Sporades regional unit, Greece
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At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Sporades
Municipality
Skopelos
Population
826 (2021)
Postcode
37004
Distance
11 km from Skopelos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 27%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Glossa is a village and a community in the northwestern part of the island of Skopelos in the Northern Sporades. The population in 2021 was 970 for the community, which includes the villages Atheato and Loutraki. The town's elevation is about 200 meters. Glossa is located 11 km northwest of Skopelos.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Glossa?
Glossa is in the municipality of Skopelos, Sporades regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Glossa?
At the 2021 census Glossa had 826 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 27%.
How far is Glossa from Skopelos?
About 11 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Glossa?
The nearest are Atheato (0.7 km), Loutraki (0.8 km), Klima (1.8 km), Neo Klima (4.7 km).

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