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hamlet · Magnesia regional unit

Othrys

In Greek: Όθρυς

Othrys is a hamlet in the municipality of Almyros, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 1,174 metres and 38 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2011 census it had 0 inhabitants.

Anavra, the Othrys village that became an example for all of Greece

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Anavra, the Othrys village that became an example for all of Greece

Anavra, once called Goura, on Mount Othrys, went from a village of mules to a model with a wind farm, livestock parks and the springs of the Enipeas.

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At a glance

Type
hamlet
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Almyros
Elevation
1,174 m
Population
0 (2011)
Postcode
37100
Distance
38 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 2001 and 2011 the population fell by 100%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Othrys?
Othrys is in the municipality of Almyros, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Othrys?
At the 2011 census Othrys had 0 inhabitants. Between 2001 and 2011 the population fell by 100%.
What is the elevation of Othrys?
Othrys lies at about 1,174 metres above sea level.
How far is Othrys from Volos?
About 38 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Othrys?
The nearest are Kofoi (4.2 km), Kokkoti (5.8 km), Vrynena (8.7 km), Agios Ioannis (9.5 km).

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