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Vamvakou

In Greek: Βαμβακού

Vamvakou is a village in the municipality of Farsala, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 150 metres and 34 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 669 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Farsala
Elevation
150 m
Population
669 (2021)
Postcode
40300
Distance
34 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 33%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vamvakou?
Vamvakou is in the municipality of Farsala, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Vamvakou?
At the 2021 census Vamvakou had 669 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 33%.
What is the elevation of Vamvakou?
Vamvakou lies at about 150 metres above sea level.
How far is Vamvakou from Larissa?
About 34 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Vamvakou?
The nearest are Revmatia (1.1 km), Sitochoro (2.2 km), Dendraki (2.9 km), Zoodochos Pigi (3.5 km).

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