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Marathea

In Greek: Μαραθέα

Marathea is a village in the municipality of Palamas, in the Karditsa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 89 metres and 20 km in a straight line from Karditsa. At the 2021 census it had 505 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Karditsa
Municipality
Palamas
Elevation
89 m
Population
505 (2021)
Postcode
43061
Distance
20 km from Karditsa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 32%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Marathea is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Sellana, Karditsa regional unit, Greece. It is situated in a flat rural area on the right bank of the river Pineios, where cotton is cultivated. It is 9 km southwest of Farkadona, 10 km northwest of Palamas, 19 km northeast of Karditsa and 20 km east of Trikala. The community Marathea includes the village Korda.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Marathea?
Marathea is in the municipality of Palamas, Karditsa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Marathea?
At the 2021 census Marathea had 505 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 32%.
What is the elevation of Marathea?
Marathea lies at about 89 metres above sea level.
How far is Marathea from Karditsa?
About 20 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Marathea?
The nearest are Korda (1.2 km), Klokotos (3.8 km), Pedino (4 km), Georganades (4.1 km).

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