Pyrgetos

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Pyrgetos (Greek: Πυργετός) is a village in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. It was the seat of the former municipality of Kato Olympos, which has been part of the municipality of Tempi since 2011. Its elevation is 140 m.[1] In 2001 its population was 1,760. It is located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Olympus, 4 km east of Rapsani, 34 km northeast of Larissa and 40 km south of Katerini. It is situated near the Delta of Pineios, which is a protected area, part of the Natura 2000 network.[2] Remains of a Venetian bridge are situated at the place Leivadi.

References

  1. ↑ GTP - Pyrgetos
  2. ↑ Natura 2000

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Subdivisions of the municipality of Tempi
Municipal unit of Ampelakia
Municipal unit of Gonnoi
Municipal unit of Kato Olympos
Municipal unit of Makrychori
Municipal unit of Nessonas

Coordinates: 39°55′05″N 22°35′44″E / 39.91806°N 22.59556°E / 39.91806; 22.59556

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