Larissa is in the municipality of Larissa, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.

What is the population of Larissa?

At the 2021 census Larissa had 146,377 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 24%.

What is the elevation of Larissa?

Larissa lies at about 85 metres above sea level.

Which villages are near Larissa?

The nearest are Giannouli (3.5 km), Terpsithea (5.9 km), Dasochori (6 km), Omorfochori (6.6 km).

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Larissa

In Greek: Λάρισα

Larissa is a city in the municipality of Larissa, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 85 metres. At the 2021 census it had 146,377 inhabitants.

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At a glance

Type: city
Regional unit: Larissa
Municipality: Larissa
Elevation: 85 m
Population: 146,377 (2021)

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 24%.

118,0901991

131,0952001

135,3002010

144,6512011

146,3772021

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Larissa is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos and the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Larissa?: Larissa is in the municipality of Larissa, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Larissa?: At the 2021 census Larissa had 146,377 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 24%.
What is the elevation of Larissa?: Larissa lies at about 85 metres above sea level.
Which villages are near Larissa?: The nearest are Giannouli (3.5 km), Terpsithea (5.9 km), Dasochori (6 km), Omorfochori (6.6 km).

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