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Makrichori

In Greek: Μακρυχώρι

Makrichori is a village in the municipality of Tempi, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 153 metres and 20 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 1,591 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Tempi
Elevation
153 m
Population
1,591 (2021)
Postcode
40006
Distance
20 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 5%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Makrychori is a former municipality in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality Tempi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 107.767 km2. The municipality was created under the Kapodistrias Law in 1997 out of the former communes of Elateia, Evangelismos, Gyrtoni and Parapotamos.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Makrichori?
Makrichori is in the municipality of Tempi, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Makrichori?
At the 2021 census Makrichori had 1,591 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 5%.
What is the elevation of Makrichori?
Makrichori lies at about 153 metres above sea level.
How far is Makrichori from Larissa?
About 20 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Makrichori?
The nearest are Parapotamos (3.5 km), Evangelismos (3.9 km), Elateia (4.1 km), Kypselochori (5.4 km).

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