Eleftheres, Larissa

Eleftheres
Ελευθερές
Community
Eleftheres is located in Greece
Eleftheres
Eleftheres
Coordinates: 39°34′N 22°20′E / 39.567°N 22.333°E / 39.567; 22.333
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitLarissa
MunicipalityLarissa
Municipal unitKoilada
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community
358
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
41500
Area code(s)2410

Eleftheres (Greek: Ελευθερές) is a Greek village in Larissa. It is located at a distance of 11 km from the city of Larissa, bordering villages Koilada, Terpsithea and Mesorachi. It lies at an altitude of 110 meters.[2]

Name

The village is also called Eleftherai (in Katharevousa).

History

Remains of the Neolithic and Classical period were found in the hilly area southwest of the village.[3]

People

The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture and livestock. In recent years Eleftheres has seen residential development.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001[2]410—    
2011[4]520+26.8%
2021[1]358−31.2%

Religious fairs

At the religious fair in memory of Saint Charalampos (10/2) people have the opportunity to taste traditional boiled rice, snacks and local wine. There are also two other religious fairs in memory of Cosmas of Aetolia (24/8) and St. Bessarion.[3]

Photographic material

  • Saint Charalampos chapel in Eleftheres
    Saint Charalampos chapel in Eleftheres
  • Viem from Rizo Hill
    Viem from Rizo Hill
  • The Church of Cosmas of Aetolia
    The Church of Cosmas of Aetolia
  • Eleftheres during December 2010)
    Eleftheres during December 2010)
  • View of village square
    View of village square

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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  4. ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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