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Kanalia

In Greek: Κανάλια

Kanalia is a village in the municipality of Rigas Feraios, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 80 metres and 16 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 893 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Rigas Feraios
Elevation
80 m
Population
893 (2021)
Postcode
38500
Distance
16 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 33%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Kanalia is a village and community in Thessaly, Greece, part of the municipality Rigas Feraios. It is located 26 kilometres from Volos and at a height of 80 metres above the sea level. It is one of the prettiest on the north-west side of Pelion. It is built on the foundation of the Acropolis of Boebe in the plains of Metochi.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kanalia?
Kanalia is in the municipality of Rigas Feraios, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Kanalia?
At the 2021 census Kanalia had 893 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 33%.
What is the elevation of Kanalia?
Kanalia lies at about 80 metres above sea level.
How far is Kanalia from Volos?
About 16 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Kanalia?
The nearest are Kerasia (4.9 km), Ano Kerasia (6.1 km), Glafyra (6.4 km), Keramidi (8.6 km).

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