Eleftheres, Larissa
| Eleftheres Ελευθερές Λάρισας | |
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  Eleftheres | |
| Coordinates: 39°34′N 22°20′E / 39.567°N 22.333°ECoordinates: 39°34′N 22°20′E / 39.567°N 22.333°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Larissa |
| Municipality | Larissa |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Rural | 520 |
| Time zone | UTC+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 is built at an altitude of 95 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 major residential development. Over the past 10 years its population increased from 421 people (2001 census) to 520 (2011 census).[4]
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.[5]
Photographic material
Saint Charalampos chapel in Eleftheres
Viem from Rizo Hill
The Church of Cosmas of Aetolia
Eleftheres during December 2010)
View of village square
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας
- ↑ Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας
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- ↑ Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας