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Skiti

In Greek: Σκήτη

Skiti is a village in the municipality of Agia, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 326 metres and 35 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 155 inhabitants.

Skiti, Larissa regional unit, Greece
Photo: Liakos212, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Agia
Elevation
326 m
Population
155 (2021)
Postcode
40003
Distance
35 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 47%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Skiti is a village and a community in the municipality of Agia, in the Larissa regional unit in Greece. The community includes the villages Agiokampos, Kato Polydendri and Metochia. The name of this village refers to the place that the monks lived alone away from public view. According to historic research, the ancient Melivoia was situated close to Kato Polydendri or Skiti.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Skiti?
Skiti is in the municipality of Agia, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Skiti?
At the 2021 census Skiti had 155 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 47%.
What is the elevation of Skiti?
Skiti lies at about 326 metres above sea level.
How far is Skiti from Larissa?
About 35 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Skiti?
The nearest are Potamia (4 km), Agiokampos (4.9 km), Kato Polydendri (5.5 km), Kato Sotiritsa (6.1 km).

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