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hamlet · Magnesia regional unit

Paleokastro

In Greek: Παλαιόκαστρο

Paleokastro is a hamlet in the municipality of Volos, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 204 metres and 11 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 43 inhabitants.

Paleokastro, Magnesia regional unit, Greece
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
hamlet
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Volos
Elevation
204 m
Population
43 (2021)
Distance
11 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 53%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Paleokastro?
Paleokastro is in the municipality of Volos, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Paleokastro?
At the 2021 census Paleokastro had 43 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 53%.
What is the elevation of Paleokastro?
Paleokastro lies at about 204 metres above sea level.
How far is Paleokastro from Volos?
About 11 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Paleokastro?
The nearest are Agios Vlassios (0.6 km), Servanates (1 km), Strofilos (1 km), Ano Lechonia (1.6 km).

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