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hamlet · Larissa regional unit

Varkos

In Greek: Βάρκος

Varkos is a hamlet in the municipality of Elassona, in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 162 metres and 33 km in a straight line from Larissa. At the 2021 census it had 42 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
hamlet
Regional unit
Larissa
Municipality
Elassona
Elevation
162 m
Population
42 (2021)
Postcode
40100
Distance
33 km from Larissa

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 50%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Varkos is a village of the Elassona municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was a part of the municipality of Verdikoussa. The 2021 census recorded 42 inhabitants in the village. Varkos is a part of the community of Verdikoussa.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Varkos?
Varkos is in the municipality of Elassona, Larissa regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Varkos?
At the 2021 census Varkos had 42 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 50%.
What is the elevation of Varkos?
Varkos lies at about 162 metres above sea level.
How far is Varkos from Larissa?
About 33 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Varkos?
The nearest are Amouri (2.1 km), Praitorio (2.6 km), Ampelia (2.9 km), Vlachogianni (3.2 km).

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