Metaxochori

Metaxochori (Greek: Μεταξοχώρι, Greek pronunciation: [metakso'xoɾi]) is a village and a community of the Agia municipality.[2] The 2011 census recorded 478 inhabitants in the village.[1] The community of Metaxochori covers an area of 3.024 km2.[3]

Metaxochori
Μεταξοχώρι
Metaxochori is located in Greece
Metaxochori
Metaxochori
Coordinates: 39°43.5′N 22°44.5′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitLarissa
MunicipalityAgia
Municipal unitAgia
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Community
  Population478 (2011)
  Area (km2)3.024
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
400 03
Area code(s)+30-2494-xxx-xxx
Vehicle registrationPIx-xxxx

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

According to the 2011 census, the population of the settlement of Metaxochori was 478 people, a decrease of almost 13% compared with the population of the previous census of 2001.[1][3]

Year Population
2001[3]551
2011[1]478

See also

References

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