Vlachava
Community in Greece
Vlachava Βλαχάβα | |
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View of Vlachava (middle left) from the statue of Thymios Vlachavas on St. Dimitrios Rock | |
39°46′19″N 21°39′29″E / 39.7718957846°N 21.6579563819°E / 39.7718957846; 21.6579563819 | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Thessaly |
Regional unit | Trikala |
Municipality | Meteora |
Municipal unit | Kalampaka |
Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 169 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vlachava (Greek: Βλαχάβα) is a village in Meteora municipality, Thessaly, Greece. It is located on a hill overlooking Kalambaka and the Meteora monastery complex.[2]
Geography
The town is situated at 910 meters above sea level.[3] A paved road connects it with Skepari (Σκεπάρι) in the northwest and the monasteries of Meteora to the south.
Demographics
The number of residents varies by season. There are generally a few hundred residents. During the summer, the population doubles.[4]
Economy
The primary economic activities are agriculture and tourism.[4]
Attractions
- A chapel dedicated to the Panagia (Virgin Mary) is located about 6 km north of the village center.[5]
Notable people
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org.
- ^ "Βλαχάβα ΤΡΙΚΑΛΩΝ, Δήμος ΚΑΛΑΜΠΑΚΑΣ | buk.gr". buk.gr (in Greek).
- ^ a b "Η Βλαχάβα του Δήμου Καλαμπάκας". www.kalabakacity.gr (in Greek). August 3, 2007.
- ^ "Το σπηλαιώδες ξωκκλήσι* της Παναγίας στη Βλαχάβα Καλαμπάκας" (in Greek). March 27, 2018.
- ^ "Παπά Θύμιος Βλαχάβας: Ο Επαναστάτης και μάρτυρας". Ενωμένη Ρωμηοσύνη (in Greek). April 7, 2022.
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Subdivisions of the municipality of Meteora
- Agia Paraskevi
- Anthousa
- Chaliki
- Kalliroi
- Katafyto
- Krania
- Polythea
- Stefani
- Achladea
- Agiofyllo
- Agnantia
- Asprokklisia
- Gavros
- Kakoplevri
- Oxyneia
- Skepari
- Amaranto
- Ampelochori
- Kalomoira
- Kastania
- Matoneri
- Aidona
- Chrysomilia
- Glykomilia
- Kalogriani
- Kleino
- Palaiochori
- Korydallos
- Malakasi
- Panagia
- Pefki
- Trygona
- Peristera
- Theopetra
- Vasiliki
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