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Mesenikolas

In Greek: Μεσενικόλας

Mesenikolas is a village in the municipality of Lake Plastiras, in the Karditsa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 690 metres and 14 km in a straight line from Karditsa. At the 2021 census it had 527 inhabitants.

Mesenikolas, the wine village above the plain of Karditsa

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Mesenikolas, the wine village above the plain of Karditsa

Mesenikolas in Karditsa has made wine since at least the 15th century and gives its name to one of Thessaly's few PDO wines.

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At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Karditsa
Municipality
Lake Plastiras
Elevation
690 m
Population
527 (2021)
Postcode
43067
Distance
14 km from Karditsa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 8%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mesenikolas?
Mesenikolas is in the municipality of Lake Plastiras, Karditsa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Mesenikolas?
At the 2021 census Mesenikolas had 527 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 8%.
What is the elevation of Mesenikolas?
Mesenikolas lies at about 690 metres above sea level.
How far is Mesenikolas from Karditsa?
About 14 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Mesenikolas?
The nearest are Morfovouni (1.2 km), Razia (3.9 km), Moshato (4 km), Tsardaki (4 km).

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