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Kritharia

In Greek: Κριθαριά

Kritharia is a village in the municipality of Volos, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 5 metres and 8 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 183 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Volos
Elevation
5 m
Population
183 (2021)
Postcode
38334
Distance
8 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 135%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kritharia?
Kritharia is in the municipality of Volos, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Kritharia?
At the 2021 census Kritharia had 183 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 135%.
What is the elevation of Kritharia?
Kritharia lies at about 5 metres above sea level.
How far is Kritharia from Volos?
About 8 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Kritharia?
The nearest are Marathos (1.2 km), Agios Georgios (2 km), Velanidia (3 km), Chrysi Akti Panagias (4.2 km).

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