Paou is in the municipality of South Pelion, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.

What is the population of Paou?

At the 2021 census Paou had 19 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 83%.

What is the elevation of Paou?

Paou lies at about 8 metres above sea level.

How far is Paou from Volos?

About 28 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.

Which villages are near Paou?

The nearest are Metohi (2.2 km), Kalamos (2.3 km), Chorto (2.4 km), Argalasti (3.1 km).

hamlet · Magnesia regional unit

Paou

In Greek: Πάου

Paou is a hamlet in the municipality of South Pelion, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 8 metres and 28 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 19 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type: hamlet
Regional unit: Magnesia
Municipality: South Pelion
Elevation: 8 m
Population: 19 (2021)
Postcode: 37006
Distance: 28 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 83%.

1111991

392001

312011

192021

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

PlacesMagnesia23 October 2026

Horto, the little harbour of south Pelion with its music festival

Frequently asked questions

Where is Paou?: Paou is in the municipality of South Pelion, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Paou?: At the 2021 census Paou had 19 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 83%.
What is the elevation of Paou?: Paou lies at about 8 metres above sea level.
How far is Paou from Volos?: About 28 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Paou?: The nearest are Metohi (2.2 km), Kalamos (2.3 km), Chorto (2.4 km), Argalasti (3.1 km).

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