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Melissa

In Greek: Μέλισσα

Melissa is a village in the municipality of Karditsa, in the Karditsa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 115 metres and 5 km in a straight line from Karditsa. At the 2021 census it had 199 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Karditsa
Municipality
Karditsa
Elevation
115 m
Population
199 (2021)
Postcode
43100
Distance
5 km from Karditsa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 47%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Melissa?
Melissa is in the municipality of Karditsa, Karditsa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Melissa?
At the 2021 census Melissa had 199 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 47%.
What is the elevation of Melissa?
Melissa lies at about 115 metres above sea level.
How far is Melissa from Karditsa?
About 5 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Melissa?
The nearest are Mavrika (1.7 km), Ptelopoula (2 km), Agiopigi (3.3 km), Stavros (3.8 km).

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