Metaxochori

Metaxochori
Μεταξοχώρι
Community
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
 • Community
3.024 km2 (1.168 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community
466
 • 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

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

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

Population

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

See also

References

  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.