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Platanidia

In Greek: Πλατανίδια

Platanidia is a village in the municipality of Volos, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 3 metres and 11 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 269 inhabitants.

Platanidia, Magnesia regional unit, Greece
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Volos
Elevation
3 m
Population
269 (2021)
Postcode
37300
Distance
11 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 62%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Stories from the area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Platanidia?
Platanidia is in the municipality of Volos, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Platanidia?
At the 2021 census Platanidia had 269 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population grew by 62%.
What is the elevation of Platanidia?
Platanidia lies at about 3 metres above sea level.
How far is Platanidia from Volos?
About 11 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Platanidia?
The nearest are Ano Lechonia (1.3 km), Kato Lechonia (1.9 km), Malaki (2 km), Agios Minas (2.2 km).

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