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Xorychti

In Greek: Ξορύχτι

Xorychti is a village in the municipality of Zagora-Mouresi, in the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, at an elevation of 493 metres and 21 km in a straight line from Volos. At the 2021 census it had 115 inhabitants.

At a glance

Type
village
Regional unit
Magnesia
Municipality
Zagora-Mouresi
Elevation
493 m
Population
115 (2021)
Distance
21 km from Volos

Population in the census

Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 45%.

Source: Hellenic Statistical Authority censuses, via Wikidata.

From Wikipedia

Xorychti a village and a community in the municipal unit of Mouresi in the eastern part of Magnesia, Greece. It is situated at 420 m elevation, on the eastern slope of the forested Pelion mountains. The community includes the village Kato Xorychti. Xorychti is located 2 km northwest of Lampinou, 3 km south of Tsagkarada, 5 km northeast of Milies, 12 km southeast of Zagora and 21 km east of the city of Volos.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Xorychti?
Xorychti is in the municipality of Zagora-Mouresi, Magnesia regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
What is the population of Xorychti?
At the 2021 census Xorychti had 115 inhabitants. Between 1991 and 2021 the population fell by 45%.
What is the elevation of Xorychti?
Xorychti lies at about 493 metres above sea level.
How far is Xorychti from Volos?
About 21 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Which villages are near Xorychti?
The nearest are Mylopotamos (1.8 km), Lampinou (2.2 km), Tsagkarada (2.4 km), Kalamaki (3.5 km).

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