Makrinitsa

Makrinitsa
Μακρινίτσα

Makrinitsa square
Makrinitsa

Coordinates: 39°24′N 22°59′E / 39.400°N 22.983°ECoordinates: 39°24′N 22°59′E / 39.400°N 22.983°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Thessaly
Regional unit Magnesia
Municipality Volos
Elevation 600 m (2,000 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
 • Municipal unit 898
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 370 11
Area code(s) 24280
Vehicle registration ΒΟ
Website http://www.makrinitsa.gr

Makrinitsa (Greek: Μακρινίτσα), nicknamed "balcony of Mt. Pelion," is a village and a former community in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Volos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is situated in the northwestern part of the Pelion mountains, 6 km northeast of Volos. One of the most characteristic traditional settlements, full of mansions and houses that look like hanging ornaments on the green mountain side. One of the traditional coffee houses is decorated with a fresco by the famous Greek painter Theofilos. The picturesque cobbled paths of Makrinitsa are scattered with traditional water fountains. Makrinitsa is a popular tourist destination, especially during the winter.

Historical population

Year Population
1981 546
1991 651
2001 898

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References

  1. ↑ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
  2. ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)

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