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Metaxochori

Coordinates: 39°43.5′N 22°44.5′E / 39.7250°N 22.7417°E / 39.7250; 22.7417
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Metaxochori
Μεταξοχώρι
Metaxochori is located in Greece
Metaxochori
Metaxochori
Coordinates: 39°43.5′N 22°44.5′E / 39.7250°N 22.7417°E / 39.7250; 22.7417
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitLarissa
MunicipalityAgia
Municipal unitAgia
Area
 • Community3.024 km2 (1.168 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community466
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
400 03
Area code(s)+30-2494
Vehicle registrationPI

Metaxochori (Greek: Μεταξοχώρι, Greek pronunciation: [metakso'xoɾi]) is a village and a community of the Agia municipality.[2] The community of Metaxochori covers an area of 3.024 km2.[3]

Geography

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Metaxochori is located two kilometres to the northwest of Agia, at the foot of Mount Ossa. The village is separated in two parts, with a small stream and a small bridge connecting each other.

Economy

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The inhabitants are principally engaged in the cultivation of apple and cherry and the area is known for its silk production.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001[3]551—    
2011[4]478−13.2%
2021[1]466−2.5%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. ^ a b "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2015-09-21.
  4. ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.