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Palaiokastro

In Greek: Παλαιόκαστρο

Palaiokastro is a village in the municipality of Elassona, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 205 metres and 38 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 218 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Elassona
Elevation
205 m
Population
218 (2021)
Postcode
40200
Distance
38 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 48%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Palaiokastro is a village and a community of the Elassona municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Elassona, of which it was a municipal district. The community of Palaiokastro covers an area of 17.532 km2.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Palaiokastro?
Palaiokastro is in the municipality of Elassona, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Palaiokastro?
At the 2021 census Palaiokastro had 218 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 48%.
What is the elevation of Palaiokastro?
Palaiokastro lies at about 205 metres above sea level.
How far is Palaiokastro from Larissa?
About 38 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Palaiokastro?
The nearest are Sykia (2.5 km), Evangelismos (3.4 km), Kalyvia Analipseos (4 km), Magoula (4.1 km).

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