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hamlet · Karditsa regional unit

Megas Lakos

In Greek: Μέγας Λάκκος

Megas Lakos is a hamlet in the municipality of Karditsa, in the Karditsa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 858 metres and 25 km in a straight line from Karditsa. At the 2021 census it had 3 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
hamlet
Regional unit
Karditsa
Municipality
Karditsa
Elevation
858 m
Population
3 (2021)
Postcode
43100
Distance
25 km from Karditsa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 86%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Megas Lakos?
Megas Lakos is in the municipality of Karditsa, Karditsa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Megas Lakos?
At the 2021 census Megas Lakos had 3 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 86%.
What is the elevation of Megas Lakos?
Megas Lakos lies at about 858 metres above sea level.
How far is Megas Lakos from Karditsa?
About 25 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Megas Lakos?
The nearest are Koukeika (2.2 km), Neraida (2.5 km), Yiannuseika (2.9 km), Sarantaporo (2.9 km).

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