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Megalo Eleftherochori

In Greek: Μεγάλο Ελευθεροχώρι

Megalo Eleftherochori is a village in the municipality of Elassona, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 420 metres and 29 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 435 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Elassona
Elevation
420 m
Population
435 (2021)
Postcode
40100
Distance
29 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 53%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Megalo Eleftherochori is a village and a community of the Elassona municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was a part of the municipality of Potamia, of which it was a municipal district. The community of Megalo Eleftherochori covers an area of 40.779 km2. Within the bounds of the community is the site of the ancient town of Ericinium.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Megalo Eleftherochori?
Megalo Eleftherochori is in the municipality of Elassona, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Megalo Eleftherochori?
At the 2021 census Megalo Eleftherochori had 435 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 53%.
What is the elevation of Megalo Eleftherochori?
Megalo Eleftherochori lies at about 420 metres above sea level.
How far is Megalo Eleftherochori from Larissa?
About 29 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Megalo Eleftherochori?
The nearest are Diasello (5.5 km), Vlachogianni (5.8 km), Grizano (6.7 km), Mesochori (6.8 km).

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