village · Magnesia regional unit
Sesklo
Sesklo is a village in the municipality of Volos, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 206 metres and 9 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 783 inhabitants.
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At a glance
- Type
- village
- Regional unit
- Magnesia
- Municipality
- Volos
- Elevation
- 206 m
- Population
- 783 (2021)
- Postcode
- 38500
- Distance
- 9 km from Volos
Population in the census
Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 11%.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sesklo?
- Sesklo is in the municipality of Volos, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
- What is the population of Sesklo?
- At the 2021 census Sesklo had 783 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 11%.
- What is the elevation of Sesklo?
- Sesklo lies at about 206 metres above sea level.
- How far is Sesklo from Volos?
- About 9 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
- Which villages are near Sesklo?
- The nearest are Paliouri (3.4 km), Agios Georgios Feron (5.1 km), Dimini (5.2 km), Kakkavos (6 km).
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