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Krania

In Greek: Κρανιά

Krania is a town in the municipality of Elassona, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 679 metres and 52 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 1,346 inhabitants.

Krania, Larissa regional unit, Greece
Photo: Gkonelaxr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
town
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Elassona
Elevation
679 m
Population
1,346 (2021)
Postcode
40001
Distance
52 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 56%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Krania is a village and a community of the Elassona municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Antichasia, of which it was a municipal district and the seat. The community of Krania covers an area of 94.258 km2.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Krania?
Krania is in the municipality of Elassona, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Krania?
At the 2021 census Krania had 1,346 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 56%.
What is the elevation of Krania?
Krania lies at about 679 metres above sea level.
How far is Krania from Larissa?
About 52 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Krania?
The nearest are Loutro Elassonas (3.5 km), Akri (5.1 km), Giannota (6.9 km), Valanida (7.2 km).

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