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Palaiopyrgos

In Greek: Παλαιόπυργος

Palaiopyrgos is a village in the municipality of Agia, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 5 metres and 39 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 116 inhabitants.

Palaiopyrgos, Larissa regional unit, Greece
Photo: Vanbasten 23, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Agia
Elevation
5 m
Population
116 (2021)
Postcode
40007
Distance
39 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 57%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Palaiopyrgos is a village and a community of the Agia municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was a part of the municipality of Evrymenes. The community of Palaiopyrgos covers an area of 11.678 km2.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Palaiopyrgos?
Palaiopyrgos is in the municipality of Agia, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Palaiopyrgos?
At the 2021 census Palaiopyrgos had 116 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 57%.
What is the elevation of Palaiopyrgos?
Palaiopyrgos lies at about 5 metres above sea level.
How far is Palaiopyrgos from Larissa?
About 39 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Palaiopyrgos?
The nearest are Kouloura (1.5 km), Papapouli (3.2 km), Paralia Koulouras (3.4 km), Alexandrini (4.1 km).

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