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Valanida

In Greek: Βαλανίδα

Valanida is a village in the municipality of Elassona, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 331 metres and 45 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 452 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Elassona
Elevation
331 m
Population
452 (2021)
Postcode
40001
Distance
45 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 46%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Valanida is a village and a community of the Elassona municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform, it was part of the municipality of Elassona, of which it was a municipal district. The community of Valanida covers an area of 58.354 km2.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Valanida?
Valanida is in the municipality of Elassona, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Valanida?
At the 2021 census Valanida had 452 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 46%.
What is the elevation of Valanida?
Valanida lies at about 331 metres above sea level.
How far is Valanida from Larissa?
About 45 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Valanida?
The nearest are Kleisoura (3.6 km), Kefalovryso (4.5 km), Giannota (5.9 km), Krania (7.2 km).

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