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Megala Kalyvia

In Greek: Μεγάλα Καλύβια

Megala Kalyvia is a town in the municipality of Trikala, in the Trikala regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 105 metres and 7 km in a straight line from Trikala. At the 2021 census it had 1,598 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
town
Regional unit
Trikala
Municipality
Trikala
Elevation
105 m
Population
1,598 (2021)
Postcode
42030
Distance
7 km from Trikala

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 29%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Megala Kalyvia is a village and a former municipality in the Trikala regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trikala, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 45.333 km2. Population 2,345.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Megala Kalyvia?
Megala Kalyvia is in the municipality of Trikala, Trikala regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Megala Kalyvia?
At the 2021 census Megala Kalyvia had 1,598 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 29%.
What is the elevation of Megala Kalyvia?
Megala Kalyvia lies at about 105 metres above sea level.
How far is Megala Kalyvia from Trikala?
About 7 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Megala Kalyvia?
The nearest are Agia Kyriaki (2.4 km), Drosero (4.2 km), Paleochori (4.5 km), Magoula (5 km).

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