Lavara

Lavara (Greek: Λάβαρα) is a town located in the eastern part of Evros regional unit. In 1821, Lavara participated in the Greek War of Independence and rose up against the Ottoman Empire. It was the seat of the municipality of Orfeas (Greek: Ορφέας). It is located 2 km from Turkey and the western bank of the river Evros.

Flag of rebels of Lavara during the Greek War of Independence
Lavara
Λάβαρα
Lavara is located in Greece
Lavara
Lavara
Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionEast Macedonia and Thrace
Regional unitEvros
MunicipalitySoufli
Municipal unitOrfeas
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Rural
1,093
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Historical population

YearPopulation
19812,117
19912,173
20011,580
20111,093

References

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